Learning about Dr. King should be a year long process

The third Monday of January is the day that the nation recognizes the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The United States passed the legislation to make it a Federal Holiday in 1983. But the first observance nationwide wasn't until 1986. During many of the talks I have done in his honor over the years, I encourage people to honor his life and celebrate the accomplishments that were made during his short life throughout the year.

I decided to use the Telegram to do just that. Although I periodically put quotes in the Telegram and I use one of his quotes when I speak at different events,...