📢 Martin Luther King Jr. - A True Model of Leadership
🗽As we prepare to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day as Donald Trump, a convicted felon, is inaugurated as President, let us reflect on the true meaning of leadership
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As we prepare to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on the same day as Donald Trump, a convicted felon, is inaugurated as President, let us reflect on the true meaning of leadership and the values it represents.
On Monday, convicted 34-time felon Donald Trump will assume the presidency, but holding that title does not make him a leader.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy shines as a beacon of hope, progress, and the unwavering belief in a better tomorrow. Dr. King's steadfast commitment to justice, equality, and humanity shines as a beacon of hope and progress. His work was dedicated to building bridges, empowering communities, and creating a more just and equitable society. He inspired generations to rise against oppression through compassion and courage and believe in a better tomorrow. As Dr. King demonstrated, leadership is about uniting, uplifting, and transforming society for the collective good, leaving behind a legacy rooted in love, integrity, and humanity.
In stark contrast, on Monday, America faces the somber reality of convicted felon Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. Trump's record stands as a troubling reminder of what leadership is not. Marked by controversy, division, self-interest, and retribution, his actions have repeatedly undermined democratic values and eroded the principles that bind our nation together. Where Dr. King championed justice and unity, Trump has fueled lies, hatred, and bigotry, prioritized personal power, and threatened our rights, freedoms, rule of law, and our democracy.
Under Trump's leadership, the Republican Party has transformed into a vessel for wealth and authoritarianism, prioritizing power over the well-being of everyday Americans. Trump's troubling ties to Vladimir Putin and disregard for national security are well-documented: inviting Russian interference in U.S. elections, siding with Putin over U.S. intelligence agencies, and withholding aid to Ukraine to empower Russian-backed separatists. His actions—including attempting to steal the people's vote and stealing classified documents and refusing to return them—highlight a dangerous pattern of contempt for the rule of law and they endanger our national security.
To lead America, one must love and respect all who call her home. Leadership demands service to the people, not vengeance or exploitation. Yet, Trump—a 34-time convicted felon—has made clear his intent to punish his perceived enemies and prioritize self-preservation over accountability. This stands as a stark reminder of why we must hold leaders accountable with the highest standards of integrity.
Let Dr. King's legacy guide us in recognizing the profound difference between a leader who uplifts and unites and one who divides and prioritizes self-interest. This moment calls for us to champion our values and remain steadfast in pursuing liberty and justice for all.
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I will simply say that reading what is shared here including comments from some wonderful kindred spirits is sure a big lift for my spirits. I am so grateful that we choose to be AWAKE,and that we know the real power comes from the heart.
Like amazing Rev. Dr King I think we all here in this positive purpose filled power group share his dream.❤️💪✌️💚Let us continue to try to KEEP SHINING..🌟❤️ UNITED WE STAND .
Do NOT watch, listen to, or give ANY attention to the coronation on Monday. Do good works for others in honor of MLK on Monday and post that everywhere. Overwhelm the news stories with those of people doing goods works - instead of the coronation of a felon. And tank their ratings for the 78 year old 2 year old and his billionaire and fascist buddies. Keep your flags at half staff in honor of a decent man Jimmy Carter and not the morally corrupt one. And this sign of hope. Overheard by a friend of mine in a South Dakota grocery store: Lady "I'm Scared". Person beside her "What are you Afraid of?" Answer "Trump - and I voted for him". Keep building the resistance and take a stand against the evil deeds. Do not give up and do not give in. Support those that are doing the right things and keep the heat on those that do not and will not. Keep building the tidal wave to wipe out and wash away those that do not care about their fellow man and only serve one man. And do NOT be afraid - the power IS building and it is going to grow and grow and grow as the petty little man tries to hurt and inflict pain and will see that he made a big mistake and is waking up a sleeping giant that will overwhelm him and his petty, sick, and cruel gang of thugs and goons and bullies like him. Keep up the fight - YOU and WE are worth it and are worth MORE than he will will ever be!