Luns C. Richardson, who has led the historically black college in Sumter for 34 years, served as the keynote speaker at the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Trident Area Ecumenical Service at Morris Street Baptist Church.
He told the crowd of around 200 people that King’s influence continues to grow, more than four decades since he was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn.
“There is no American living or dead who has had a greater influence on American social and political institutions than Martin Luther King Jr.,” Richardson said. “Wherever people struggle for freedom, they think of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”
Yet, many continue to view the day as a holiday for black people. Richardson recounted King’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech in which he said that the Civil Rights effort didn’t seek victory over anyone but sought to liberate everyone.
“America has missed the point entirely if it looks upon Martin’s birthday as a heyday and a holiday for blacks only,” Richardson said. “While others drew lines to keep people out, Martin drew circles to take people in.”
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Luns C. Richardson: Today not for 'rest and play'
Luns C. Richardson, who has led the historically black college in Sumter for 34 years, served as the keynote speaker at the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Trident Area Ecumenical Service at Morris Street Baptist Church.
He told the crowd of around 200 people that King’s influence continues to grow, more than four decades since he was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn.
“There is no American living or dead who has had a greater influence on American social and political institutions than Martin Luther King Jr.,” Richardson said. “Wherever people struggle for freedom, they think of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”
Yet, many continue to view the day as a holiday for black people. Richardson recounted King’s Nobel Prize acceptance speech in which he said that the Civil Rights effort didn’t seek victory over anyone but sought to liberate everyone.
“America has missed the point entirely if it looks upon Martin’s birthday as a heyday and a holiday for blacks only,” Richardson said. “While others drew lines to keep people out, Martin drew circles to take people in.”
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