Today marks the 39th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death. It was on this day in 1968, that the renowned speaker and civil rights activist was assassinated at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee.
For those of us who have reaped the benefits of his activism, I felt that it was important to reflect on his life and how he influenced change in this country. For more information on the Martin Luther King story, including audio clips and speech transcripts click here.
Because this website’s primary focus is on finding cheap things to do in South Florida for under $20, I decided to compile a list of things that you can do on a day like today to commemorate the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King.
- Make a contribution to a non-violent association in Florida (Please note this list is NOT just of Florida associations).
- If you live near a Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, take the time out to visit it and reflect on how life was prior to the Civil Rights Movement, and
- Educate yourself and your family by visiting an African American Library near you
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