Martin Luther King Day Holiday

On Monday, January 19th, we don't have classes and CBC is closed in honor of the Martin Luther King Holiday. Martin Luther King was a great civil rights leader with a powerful dream for equality in America. Here are a few links for you to look at to learn more about Martin Luther King and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech

Step 1:
Read about the holiday and watch the video, then respond to the discussion questions below.

Martin Luther King Day holiday http://www.thekingcenter.org/holiday/index.asp

Video of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk

Step 2-- Answer the discussion questions:
1) Why do you think this is a special holiday for all people, especially African-Americans?
2) Do you think Dr. King's message is still relevant (important) today?
3) What part's of Dr. King's speech and life can you relate too?
4) What civil rights leaders are there in your country? Who are they? What did they do?