50 years ago, Dr. King was assassinated outside of his hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Martin Luther King Jr. was a remarkable human, given to us in a time of great need. Racism is still alive and well today in America; and it's easy to get angry with folks who can't seem to grasp that all humans are created equal. Thankfully, Dr. King reminds us that we must show these individuals love and patience.

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that."

It's critical that fully we understand this quote. Shouting into the wind and hurling insults at one-another doesn't help anyone. It only drives us further apart. Showing love towards those you disagree with is the only way to impart meaningful change.

"There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right."

As Americans, if we fail to address our country's current problems, injustices will continue to happen. This applies not only to African-Americans, but to all minorities and disenfranchised people a well. Today, let's honor a man who our world could certainly use today. Let's honor him by showing love to all human beings no matter the place or circumstance. Let's honor him by accepting the responsibility we have to end injustices occuring around the world.