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Hopeful About the Future, Determined to Act to Strengthen Democracy Rep. John Lewis , House and Senate speakers Nancy Pelosi and John Boehner , joining at the U.S. Capitol building, put politics aside on Wednesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. [ Video here ]. Fifty years ago civil rights leaders and advocates marched on Washington in an event that lead to the passage of civil rights legislation that ended Jim Crow and began the modern era of civil rights. Also attending, and speaking at the occasion, was Sen. Harry Reid who recounting his experience on the day said,  "These proud people would no longer stand silent while a nation that promised liberty and justice for all denied true freedom to so many." "When I look back on the March on Washington I see it as one of this nation's finest hours.  They [activists] pushed, pulled and some even died to see a more fair and just society, said Rep. Lewis....

I thought this quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was appropriate at this time to remind us that not everyone celebrates the death of another human being, no matter the wrong done. "I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."   - Martin Luther King Jr. ---   A local poet shares her thoughts on the death of Osama bin Laden   Obama said Osama’s Dead. Obama said, “Osama is dead!” 11pm on May 1, 2011, sister sent a text, daddy called my phone, No thought of this news to be told. Early in the am hubby confirmed the slaying Obama said Osama is dead. With no pics and proof to see Many believe it’s a conspiracy. “They showed Sadam, why not Osama?” This question wants answers—did we get ...

President and Mrs. Obama along with several administration staff members participated in several MLK, Jr. community service projects around the country. The First Family participated in a service event at Stuart Hobson Middle School earlier this morning while the Vice President and  Dr. Biden are participating in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service in Wilmington, DE.  "This is just an outstanding program, an example of what Martin Luther King’s birthday should be all about", said President Obama.   " Michelle and I the girls are extraordinarily proud that each year on Martin Luther King’s birthday this is how we celebrate, is making sure that we're giving a little something back to the community.  And I hope that all the projects that are taking place all across the country on this day are getting similar attention, because this is part of what America is all about.  And after a painful week where so many of us were focused on tragedy, it’s go...