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Monday, January 21, 2013

An MLK Day with Meaning

Patch has some great ideas for teaching your kids about diversity and acceptance this Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 21.

Your child might think of Monday, Jan. 21 as just another day off from school. But you can use Martin Luther King Jr., Day as an opportunity to teach them about the civil rights movement, the importance of racial equality, Martin Luther King Jr., and his legacy. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., Day by talking to your children about King. What do they know about the man, and about the civil rights movement? What do they know about King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech? What do they believe was his intended message? Ask your children to tell you what they've learned about King, and then help fill in the gaps. (Many children think Dr. King was a phyician!) For example, do they know that he was the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace …

Monday, January 14, 2013

UPDATE: Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Norristown

Tell us what this holiday means to you and how you will celebrate?

Next Monday, Jan. 21 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For some, the national holiday honoring the prominent civil rights activist is a time to give back and serve the community, be it through removing graffiti or picking up litter in a local park. For others, it’s an opportunity to educate themselves about King and his life's work. And for others, it’s a time to just kick back and enjoy the prolonged weekend. Friday, Jan. 18 – The Philadelphia Theatre Company presents "The Mountaintop," a gripping drama about the night before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. running through Feb. 10. Call 215-985-0420 for more information. Sunday, Jan. 20 – MLK Freedom Concert at Theist Temple Curch of God in Christ Sunday, Jan. 20 – Honoring …

Demba

5:21 pm on Saturday, February 23, 2013

really ma great man u really try so hard for every body in this earth ...always father god will be with u   more ›

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