Today is Juneteenth, a day observed as a federal holiday for the last couple of years. Though many states still choose not to make it a state-sanctioned holiday. In our current politically-charged climate, many people take issue with the celebration. Yet, if I were a betting man, I know that few people would refuse the…
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As we celebrate MLK Day across the U.S., it’s a great day for reflection. Today, I’ve been thinking about our legacy after we’re gone. Most of us would be happy if people remembered us for one thing. What that thing is, differs for everyone. But what if your life changes and what you thought you’d…
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I’ve been to Memphis many times over the years, but never knew where the Lorraine Motel was located until recently. I should be ashamed. Today we honor MLK and the more I encounter the Lorraine Motel the greater significance it has for me, and many others…
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Today is the holiday where we honor Dr Martin Luther King Jr. But is MLK Day a holiday? And we’re not questioning whether we should have a day to honor the slain civil rights leader. We’re wondering about holidays in general…
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In the U.S. today is a national holiday. But more than a holiday, perhaps it should be a day to reflect…
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Happy New Year 2012! The new year has me wondering….
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