Happy Martin Luther King Day!!

I just wanted to post about a great day of remembrance for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 89 years ago today, this great man was born. His dedication, his "Dream" should be celebrated throughout the country and the world. Especially in today's society we definitely need to remember what his message is.

I wanted to post this song by Stevie Wonder as he wrote it so that there would be a holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. His song and countless activists and a major political push helped dedicate a holiday to Dr. King's birthday. Enjoy...




HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Stevie Wonder

You know it doesn't make much sense
There ought to be a law against
Anyone who takes offense
At a day in your celebration
'Cause we all know in our minds
That there ought to be a time
That we can set aside
To show just how much we love you
And I'm sure you would agree
It couldn't fit more perfectly
Than to have a world party on the day you came to be
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
I just never understood
How a man who died for good
Could not have a day that would
Be set aside for his recognition
Because it should never be
Just because some cannot see
The dream as clear as he
That they should make it become an illusion
And we all know everything
That he stood for time will bring
For in peace our hearts will sing
Thanks to Martin Luther King
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Why has there never been a holiday
Where peace is celebrated
All throughout the world
The time is overdue
For people like me and you
Who know the way to truth
Is love and unity to all God's children
It should never be a great event
And the whole day should be spent
In full remembrance
Of those who lived and died for the oneness of all people
So let us all begin
We know that love can win
Let it out don't hold it in
Sing it loud as you can
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
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Happy birthday
Ooh yeah
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
We know the key to unity all people
Is in the dream that you had so long ago (happy birthday)
That lives in all of the hearts of people (happy birthday)
That believe in unity (happy birthday)
We'll make the dream become a reality (happy birthday)
I know we will (happy birthday)
Because our hearts tell us so (happy birthday)
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
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Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Happy birthday
Songwriters: Stevie Wonder

Coming from a man who has a black aunt, nephew, and niece, I hope and pray we continue to fight for social and economic equality and justice in this nation and throughout the world.