I've posted this before and feel compelled to do so again. Especially having recently watched a stirring documentary about the civil rights movement, of which this individual played a massively critical role. And on this day each year, the following song lyrics come to mind. As they should every day.
Let us turn our thoughts today To Martin Luther King,and recognize that there are ties between us,all men and women,living on the earth.Ties of hope and love,sister and brotherhood.That we are bound togetherin our desire to see the world becomea place in which our children can grow free and strong.We are bound togetherby the task that stands before us,and the road that lies ahead.We are bound, and we are bound.- James Taylor : Shed a Little Light