Munch is learning about Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement in school. He was telling me about Martin Luther King Jr. and all the things he learned…
- he was a pastor
- he’s from Atlanta, Georgia
- he went to Morehouse (like his daddy)
- he delivered his I Have a Dream speech in Washington, DC
- he was assassinated
As he was talking he stopped and said “Mommy, Martin Luther King’s speech was about us living in harmony. People of all colors. He wanted us to get along. Like I get along with Noah and Emma. We’re all one.” I smiled. “Yeah, baby we’re all one people. We all matter.”
He then said “Even though Noah and Emma and I have different colors we are all important and need to learn how to get along. We all belong to God and Martin Luther King Jr. wanted all of us to be treated fairly.”
Yep, this kid is amazing. My son. He knew that his skin color was different than my girlfriend and her family. But, they don’t see color as a problem. They see it as different but perfectly normal. We all matter. We should all get along.
I have been blessed with some amazing friends throughout my life and I’m excited that in a time of turmoil that my son can see the bigger picture. His life matters. The life of his friends matter. We’re all apart of that big beautiful rainbow.
This is amazing.
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There is hope for us . You have an amazing child, wise and thoughtful.
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Thank you so much. Children are so pure and not jaded. We have to allow them to remind us that we are all one.
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So true. They are so pure. We need to keep them free from the jaded , not easy.
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Beautiful ❤. Great job, Munch. AND…great job, mama.
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Thank you.
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A little bodhisatva!!
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Thank you.
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😘
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Sounds like Munch has learned a lot more than a few facts about Martin Luther King, Jr. Munch’s momma is preparing him for life. Blessings to you, Tikeetha. ❤
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Thanks Michelle. He continues to inspire me daily.
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Amazing young man taught by an amazing mother!
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Thanks sis
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This is beautiful. It gives me so much hope.
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Amazing
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Thanks. He’s a pretty amazing kid.
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…as you say, ” smart kid!” 🙂
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Thank you.
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