A Young Man in the Mold of Martin Luther King

Posted on | January 19, 2015 | 2 Comments

Today is Martin Luther King Day. On the government site that honors this federal holiday, it says: “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, ‘Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?’ Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities.”

How do you serve others, and in so doing, serve yourself? And how can human beings preserve their own dignity and honor their own full human potential through non-violent actions? I found the answer to this in a teenager, attempting to recover from the loss of his father, while be taunted and bullied by cruel classmates. In a courageous attempt to support her son, his mother moved him to a new school and hoped for the best.

Over the years, I’ve called attention to the danger and damages related to bullying – especially in schools. The AMA Alliance alerted me to the issue now many years ago. They and other groups have worked tirelessly to highlight the issue and mobilize a response.

But in all those efforts, I doubt that anyone has done as much good as the young man featured in the video above. Please give it six minutes of your time and then share it and pass it along. Here’s where social media can really help in promoting Public Health. And it is a perfect way to remember Martin Luther King’s spirit and legacy.

Foe Health Commentary, I’m Mike Magee.

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2 Responses to “A Young Man in the Mold of Martin Luther King”

Patrick P DeLuca
January 19th, 2015 @ 10:08 am

We are all created by God in the image and likeness of Jesus Christ, whatever our religious beliefs or non beliefs. Because of our freedoms there are good people and bad people, fortunately far more good than bad, despite what the media non intentionly lead us to believe.
I believe most people try to follow Jesus Christ’s teachings, even if they are not Christians. Certainly, we are not perfect in that following, the saints come close, or closer. Jesus came to serve and anyone who strives to serve others and lay down their life for that cause and justice is doing God’s will. Martin Luther King was one of those mortals, whom I am privileged to call my brother. Jesus laid down His life for all of us, but if wasn’t for the Apostles, inspired by the Resurrection and the Holy Spirit, He would have been forgotten or at best been regarded just as a great person, some do. My faith and beliefs includes some mysteries, but it is no mystery to me that MLK was inspired by God and was an apostle of Jesus Christ. I respect, admire and thank those people who carry on his legacy and what he stood for. We all have something to give and I know I have to do less taking and do more giving. I love you brothers and will always remain united in Christ. Love, Dr D
Mike Magee
January 19th, 2015 @ 10:37 am

Thank you for your thoughts, Patrick!