On his birthday and in the spirit of Dr. King’s vision for racial and economic equality, peace, and non-violence, we are holding candlelight vigils to unite our world in a global movement for systemic change.
Wherever we may be, whether in our homes, in city squares, online, Occupies, or at work, we lift a beautiful message high above the political dialogue. We light the dream of a more equitable world in our hearts. We can overcome!
Dr. King said “A true revolution of values will soon look uneasily on the glaring contrast of poverty and wealth. With righteous indignation, it will look across the seas and say: ‘This is not just.’ ”
Vigils are being organized around the world — from California to Cairo, New York to New Orleans, Germany to Nova Scotia. Pete Seeger, K’naan, Ramy Essam, Sol Guy, Joan Baez, Steve Earle, Russell Simmons and many more have committed their support.
We gather to empower a great and global dream, a dream we have all dreamt of for thousands of years. We will sing, because freedom songs are the soul of the movement.. Together, we will make the dream a reality.
The Local action:
We, the Womyn and GURRLS Caucus of Ocupy Oakland invite you to step into and mediate upon the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
You are welcome to bring your favorite reading from Dr, King to share!
There will be an opportunity for all to speak – all are welcome!
*Please bring tee lights, and open hearts!
To learn more about the Global Action:
http://www.j15global.com/