Culture Connection January 11, 2000 Topic: Making it Real: Martin's Mission in the New Millennium Opening: ( 1 minute) Carolyn: Akwaaba! Welcome to "Culture Connection." I am Dr. Carolyn Holmes, Supervisor of African American Studies. (and) Dianne: I am Mrs. Dianne Partee, Curriculum Specialist, in the Office of African and African American Studies. Carolyn: In today's program, " Making it Real: Martin's Mission in the New Millennium," we will recognize the birthday and honor the memory of our foremost national hero, For the past 32 years, since he was killed by an assassin's bullet on a balcony in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has been remembered by many any different titles a Freedom Fighter, a Drum Major for Justice, an Orator, a leader, a man of God, a Civil Rights Activist, a dreamer, and most recently, a leading candidate for Person of the Century. Much time has been spent talking about his dreams of peace and justice for all humankind and his life mission of helping somebody, but as we enter the year 2000 and this new millennium we must move beyond our memories and our rhetoric. We must join those who are working to make Dr. King's dreams, his life goals, and his mission REAL. We have three young people with us today to help us understand what "making it real" means, because they will undoubtedly be among our national and local leaders, heroes, and sheroes as we move further into this new millennium. Before we meet them, let's review our "Tips For Teachers" and Vocabulary words for students: | |
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