Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15, 2018
The Association of Flight Attendants, United MEC joins the rest of the nation to observe the National Holiday that bears the name, honors the life, and celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King's achievements, in his far too short life of 39 years, lifted up the entire African-American Community by championing their just and noble cause of pursuing their Civil Rights of Equal Justice and Protection under the law.
In an era, stained by the violence of tumultuous social and political upheaval, Martin Luther King was America's Gandhi. He vehemently denounced violence in speeches across the nation, insisting on using peaceful acts of civil disobedience, rallies, and nonviolent …show more content…
King's marchers were willing to spill their own blood for the cause, while eschewing reciprocal violence toward their antagonists. Americans witnessed first hand, the appalling scenes of cruelty and barbaric treatment of nonviolent marchers on Nightly News broadcasts.
King believed in America. He recognized that the vast majority its citizens were good and decent people. In his wisdom, King knew that the government would come under great pressure to act when sympathetic Americans joined in the ear-piercing cacophony, clamoring for change after seeing the bloodied faces of thousands of peaceful, nonviolent marchers.
Martin Luther King's courageous leadership led to The Civil Rights Act becoming the law of the land on April 11, 1968. Tragically, he did not live to see the historic day that resulted from his lifelong struggle. Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968, just seven days prior to the law's enactment.
The AFA and all other Union Members can especially appreciate the fact that King lost his life on a trip to Memphis, TN, where he had traveled to lend support to a Union (AFSCME) as they fought for fair wages.
All Americans, regardless of color, will forever owe a debt of gratitude to King for giving his life in the noble pursuit of a righteous
The Association of Flight Attendants, United MEC joins the rest of the nation to observe the National Holiday that bears the name, honors the life, and celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. King's achievements, in his far too short life of 39 years, lifted up the entire African-American Community by championing their just and noble cause of pursuing their Civil Rights of Equal Justice and Protection under the law.
In an era, stained by the violence of tumultuous social and political upheaval, Martin Luther King was America's Gandhi. He vehemently denounced violence in speeches across the nation, insisting on using peaceful acts of civil disobedience, rallies, and nonviolent …show more content…
King's marchers were willing to spill their own blood for the cause, while eschewing reciprocal violence toward their antagonists. Americans witnessed first hand, the appalling scenes of cruelty and barbaric treatment of nonviolent marchers on Nightly News broadcasts.
King believed in America. He recognized that the vast majority its citizens were good and decent people. In his wisdom, King knew that the government would come under great pressure to act when sympathetic Americans joined in the ear-piercing cacophony, clamoring for change after seeing the bloodied faces of thousands of peaceful, nonviolent marchers.
Martin Luther King's courageous leadership led to The Civil Rights Act becoming the law of the land on April 11, 1968. Tragically, he did not live to see the historic day that resulted from his lifelong struggle. Dr. King was assassinated April 4, 1968, just seven days prior to the law's enactment.
The AFA and all other Union Members can especially appreciate the fact that King lost his life on a trip to Memphis, TN, where he had traveled to lend support to a Union (AFSCME) as they fought for fair wages.
All Americans, regardless of color, will forever owe a debt of gratitude to King for giving his life in the noble pursuit of a righteous