CORETTA SCOTT KING...I AM THANKFUL!

They have released funeral services for Coretta Scott King here in Atlanta. I got to thinking about her, and Betty Shabazz, and other strong black women who stood beside historically strong black men. I couldn’t imagine growing up back then. At age 26, everything that I do I take for granted! The “struggle” that has been passed on through the years seems to almost be watered down, and some would even say disappeared. I have lived here in this city for 6 months now, and haven’t taken the time to visit one history center, and show my respect for the pioneers of the past. I feel that since I have been so insensitive to people who have paved the way for me. It is my duty to go and be apart of history, and mourn with everyone on the true loss that we have all shared. I have to stop thinking about this as a “black” thing, and more of a people thing. Mrs. King continued the message of equality for everyone, and I will shed a tear with my brothers and sisters of all races on that day, for we have lost an amazing woman. You kept the messsage going Mrs. King, and for that I say "Thank You"! I encourage all who live in the city of Atlanta to come out on Monday, February 6^th, 2006 and celebrate Mrs. King’s life, and pay respect to one of the nations most influential and strongest woman. She is all our mothers, just like Dr. Martin Luther King was all our Fathers.

More information on the funeral services on the sidebar under "Community Events".