In 2013 we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington and we had a great online discussion on this occasion. Today marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King‘s assassination, commemoration events are taking place across the United States, and organizers expect hundreds of thousands of people to attend events commemorating the assassination.
Marchers are gathered in Washington DC for the ACT to End Racism Rally on the National Mall, and a prayer service will also take place. This morning, Bernice King, Martin Luther King Jr.’s youngest daughter, tweeted several photos of her father on the 50th anniversary of his assassination:
Such an honor to have had you as a father and to still have you as a teacher. I greatly admire your courage and strength to love, and I learn from you daily. In the words of Maya Angelou, I “can be and be better because you existed.” Thank you. Miss you. #MLK #MLK50Forward pic.twitter.com/n9qD2X199z
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) April 4, 2018
It is an important commemoration, many people are paying tribute on the 50th anniversary of the civil rights icon’s assassination as the black civil rights movement empowered other minorities around the world to campaign for their rights. MKL’s legacy is still relevant, we must honor the legacy of the civil rights activist and keep fighting for justice and peace.
Here is a selection of tweets related to MLK50:
« Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. » MLK. pic.twitter.com/QEBSkx7Ikg
— Alain Mabanckou (@amabanckou) April 4, 2018
Aujourd'hui, cela fait 50 ans que #MartinLutherKing a été assassiné.
Un combat encore d'actualité, ne l'oublions pas ! pic.twitter.com/XCB27QI8hM
— Amnesty International France (@amnestyfrance) April 4, 2018
Today —and every day— we work to emulate Martin Luther King Jr.’s compassion and kindness towards others in making #RefugeesWelcome. RT if you agree. #MLK50 pic.twitter.com/YqWn1WfOsf
— IRC – International Rescue Committee (@RESCUEorg) April 4, 2018
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. devoted his life to the ideals of equality, justice, peace, and human rights. His life continues to inspire people and institutions around the world. #MLK50 pic.twitter.com/lUOH12PKyA
— United Nations Foundation (@unfoundation) April 4, 2018
