In Response to “The beloved community of Martin
Luther King” by Grace Lee Boggs
Growing up as the generation of the 21st
century, many of us probably don’t think much about the day that is dedicated
to Martin Luther King, Jr. nor the history behind it. In this article, activist
Grace Lee Boggs urges us to reflect deeply on the impact that Martin Luther
King, Jr. had on our society. According to her, our nation could have avoided
many catastrophes if we had incorporated King’s thinking into our ideas of
overcoming evils of society. It is interesting that she juxtaposed the war
against terrorism and the war against communism at that time. King had ideas of
nonviolence to not only counter racial injustice, but he also had a philosophy
that encompasses the people as a whole, regardless of their identity. His idea
of nonviolence seemed like a much better idea than counterattack terrorism (or
communism) through the means of military actions. Only through a change in
fundamental values could we hope to revolutionize our nation. My question is,
how could we let go of our fears of the unknown and make positive
changes to improve our society?
Xishan (Lucy) Ye
Section A02
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