There will be many from across the world who will take time out to reflect and celebrate the contributions of this great Civil Rights leader. It is important that we recognize those who have fought for the freedom of mankind. Dr. King’s weapon was “love”.
He was an advocate of non-violence, and paid the ultimate price – his life. We can still hear his voice resounding, “I have a dream”. This famous speech was delivered t an estimated 250,000 people who witnessed by attending the “March on Washington” at the monument. “I remember being in the crowd” that day. As a student at Howard University were urged to be there and to be a part of this great history”, and I am so glad that I attended.
Let us not to forget to celebrate by paying tribute to this great man. Many communities, churches, organizations and individuals of all cultures will pause and commemorate this day. Dr. King’s day is Monday, January 15, 2018. It’s a Day “on”, don’t take the day “off”.
We are asking churches to join in the celebrations that will be held in this city, Syracuse. Dr. Hillsman has been active in this celebration for 37 years, beginning in Washington, D. C. at the New Southern Rock Baptist Church, Dr. Rudolph White, Senior Pastor. As Minister of Music there, she and a committee opened the doors for those essential workers, such as nurses, firemen, policemen, and individuals who did not have the day “off”.
They were invited to come by the church on their lunch hour, enjoy a sandwich as they watched the speech and teachings of Dr. King. Having relocated to the Syracuse, New York area in 2010, she flies out to DC for the 12 Noon ceremony of music, poetry, dance and other activities. That which was a mere small crowd has escalated to a City-Wide Community Celebration.
Other Churches have joined in by using this model, “A Day ON” to do similar activities, which leads into Black History Month.
Tucker Missionary Baptist Church in Syracuse, Dr. Decarto Draper, Pastor, and Eric Dickson, Minister of Music has joined in by promoting the “One-Hour” extended celebration program, simultaneously as the one in D.C.
For information on activities to connect and present “A Day “On” service, feel free to contact Dr. Hillsman and others who will be celebrating the dream. Do something on Dr. King’s Day to “Work on the Dream”. His work lives on.
