Coretta Scott King
Peace Action Advisory Board Member, Activist, Writer, Wife of Dr. Martin Luther King
Today, Dr. Martin Luther King Day, we are mindful of how one person can change the course of history armed only with conviction and persistence. Instead, we should be mindful that no one person can actually change history. Movements change history, and movements are made of many individuals, like you, working toward a common cause.
The Kings asked us to be conscious, everyday, of injustice. They compelled us to not only bear witness but to rout out the root causes of injustice. They implored us to build a Peaceful Majority to unseat the tyrants who perpetuate their hate through policy.
At Peace Action we believe: that war is not a suitable response to conflict, that every person has the right to live without the threat from nuclear weapons; and, that America has the resources to both protect and provide for its citizens. This is the rallying call for the Peace Majority. It is our mission to embed these words into the minds of policy makers and citizens alike.
In honor of Dr. King & his recently deceased partner, Coretta, Peace Action is asking you to do one thing today for peace. A small donation of your time, your expertise, or your resources does make a difference, if only in a small way, to building the Peace Majority. Be a part of our movement, and be a part of changing the course of history, again.
- Be an Activist: Volunteer your time at a local Peace Action Affiliate for the upcoming elections or to help around the office.
- Be a Peaceful Voice: Take part in our online actions against nuclear weapons, the Iraqi occupation, and preventing war with Iran.
- Be an Organizer: Find someone from you place of worship, your neighborhood, your job and tell them about your work with Peace Action. Explain your dedication to peace and ask them to join you in the movement. It's as simple as emailing an online action or sharing a meal together.
- Be a Friend: 1 in 4 homeless persons is a veteran. Thousands of veterans return from Iraq with debilitating mental and physical ailments. Volunteer one day out of the week to work with veterans at your local VA hospital.
- Be a Patron: Support those who dedicate their lives to our mission of a peaceful and nuclear free world.Be a Leader: Use our online resources to bring your community together around issues of peace and justice.
Be the change you want to see in this country. Together, with the perseverance the Kings embodied, we can take back our democracy and change the course of our country for the next generation.
Sincerely,
Kevin M. Martin
Executive Director
Peace Action
P.S. We're gearing up for '08 - look out for our Peace Voter site launch next week.
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