During the program, excerpts were read from Dr. King's speeches "Where Do We Go From Here" and "Loving Your Enemies." Music was provided by parish music director Meyer Chambers along with Byron Wratee and Fred Van Ness. The keynote speaker was Rev. June Cooper, executive director of Cit...
The name Ebenezer, meaning “stone of help,” comes from the Hebrew Bible. In theFirst Book of Samuel, the Israelites are said to have gathered in the town of Mizpah to offer burnt offerings to God. When their enemies, the Philistines, received notice that the Israelites were in Mizpah, ...
Right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant. In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. ...
He was also new to the community and had few enemies, so organizers felt he would have strong credibility with the Black community. In his first speech as the group’s president, King declared: “We have no alternative but to protest. For many years, we have shown an amazing patience....
He was also new to the community and had few enemies, so organizers felt he would have strong credibility with the Black community. In his first speech as the group’s president, King declared: “We have no alternative but to protest. For many years, we have shown an amazing patience....
Right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant. In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. ...