by James Melson | Feb 23, 2022 | 2022, Weekly Reflection
John Lewis Arrest Photo During the Freedom Rides of 1961 Arrest of The Richmond 34 – February 22, 1960 This week marks two events of significance in the history of our nation and the modern Civil Rights Movement- one that has received national attention and...
by James Melson | Feb 16, 2022 | 2022, Weekly Reflection
The Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II in Washington, DC One of the least known but most important monuments in Washington, DC is the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II. It commemorates both the unjust internment of...
by James Melson | Feb 9, 2022 | 2022, Weekly Reflection
The Little Rock Nine with Daisy Bates The Little Rock Nine Enter Central High School During Black History Month, most attention is given to major figures such as Frederick Douglass and Martin Luther King, Jr. While it is important to learn about these famous leaders,...
by James Melson | Feb 3, 2022 | 2022, Weekly Reflection
Carter G. Woodson February is Black History month. It originated in 1926 as Negro History Week through the leadership of the Black historian Carter G. Woodson. He chose the week in February that includes the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Dr....
by James Melson | Jan 28, 2022 | 2022, Weekly Reflection
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Thich Nhat Hanh Thomas Merton and Thich Nhat Hanh “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) These familiar words of Jesus are especially meaningful this week in light of the death of Thich Nhat...
by James Melson | Jan 19, 2022 | 2022, Weekly Reflection
Monday was the national holiday commemorating the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. I am grateful for this way to honor the life and ministry of Dr. King as an essential part of our nation’s history. Yet there is also a danger that comes with this day. The further...
