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J anuary 10, 1996 • T he P ortland O bserver
6 6 Love is the most durable power in the world. This
creative force, so beautifully exemplified in the life of our
Christ, is the most potent instrument available in'mankind’s
quest for peace and security. ’ ’
- Martin Luther King Jr.
66 We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the
time is always ripe to do right. Now is the time to make real the
promise of democracy and transform our pending national
elegy into a creative psalm of brotherhood. Now is the time to
life our national policy from the quicksand of racial injustice
to the solid rock of humaii dignity. ’ ’
- Martin Luther King Jr.
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“ We are
prone to judge
success by the
index o f our
salaries or the
size of our au-
to m o b ile s ,
rather than by
the quality of
our service and
relationship to
humanity. ’ 9
‘ Martin
Luther King Jr.
6 6 Freedom has always been an ex­
pensive thing. History is fit testimony
to the fact that freedom is rarely gained
without sacrifice and self-denia. ’ ’
- Martin Luther King Jr.
6 6 Our hope for creative living in
this world house that we have inherited
lies in our ability to reestablish the
moral end of our lives in personal
character and social justice. Without
this spiritual and moral reawakening
we shall destroy ourselves in the mis­
use of our own instruments. ’ 5
- Martin Luther King Jr.
6 6 When I speak of love I am not
speaking of some sentimental and week
response. I am speaking of that force
which all of the great religions have
seen as the supreme unifying principle
of life. Love is somehow the key ¿ a t
unlocks the door which leads to ulti­
mate reality. ’ ’
- Martin Luther King Jr.
A Tribute To M artin
Luther King Jr.
Dear Martin,
First o f all I want to say I love you, and Happy
Birthday.
When I think o f you “Martin Luther King Jr. ” I think o f
someone who is Strong, full o f Strengh,
someone who is Brave, full o f Courage,
someone who is Wise, full o f Wisdom.
In my eyes you are a Hero, and a great leader
who led your people through many storms and
through many tribulations, and I would like to thank
you.
I want to thank you for carrying such a big load,
and for all the burdens that you bared, I want to
thank you “M artin" for how much you really cared.
I thank you for the many miles that you walked,
for all your great speeches, and all your great talks.
I thank you for all the weary days, and for all the
sleepless nights, but m ost o f all I thank you for
putting up a nonviolent fight.
I thank you from the bottom o f my heart, my
memories o f you will never, ever part.
Truly your presence is very much alive, Martin
Luther King Jr, you bring our people much pride.
I Thank You.
Kelly Hollins
In honor o f Dr. King, a n d . . .
please give blood at the Eighth Annual
M artin Luther King, Jr.,
Memorial Blood Drive
Friday, January 12, 1996
2 to 7 p.m.
at the Maranatha Church,
4222 NE 12th Avenue
Enjoy ethnic food and entertainment!
African Americans need African Americans.
Please give blood, fo r the love o f us!
American Red Cross
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