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MLK Day+ Party =Honor?


I was listening to the radio while driving on my way home and heard a commercial for a party at a local club to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day this weekend. The first thing that came out f my mouth was ,"What?".  Who thought of this? Is this a good way to honor his memory? I might not have such a problem with it if they have persons attending the event bring a can good or a portion of the profits went to a local charity. How is this party celebrating Dr. King and all of his work?  It seems to me that, someone just made up a reason to have a party. I think that there are other ways to honor Dr. King, like volunteering, marching a local MLK walk or attending one of the many Dr. King programs in your city. I am not sure Dr. King would be happy with people tipping a bottle in honor of him. Maybe I am over reacting, but I find it kinda of rude and disrespectful. Maybe I am just being sensitive, but I do not like it one bit. Whatever way you decide to honor Dr. King this weekend, please remember all of  his work,  his struggles and his accomplishments. Have a good weekend!!
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Anonymous said…
Ha! I have a dream...to shake my tail this weekend. You're right, it seems to be in poor taste...just another reason to try to make some money.
January 15, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Kelly Loy Gilbert said…
Just found your blog. :)

I agree--I think that's weird. It's one thing to celebrate something in a meaningful way, but to just, like, use MLK as an excuse to make money off clubbing seems tacky. Lame.
January 21, 2010 at 8:42 PM
Dana said…
Thanks for finding my blog and stopping by. How did you find it? I am glad that I am not the only one who thinks having a party on MLK Day is just a money maker and not away to honor him.
January 22, 2010 at 9:26 PM
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