MLK Observance
In honor of MLK Day, the Muzilog magazine team pays tribute to the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. We remember and pay homage to Coretta Scott King and the host of supporters who put in their tireless efforts and sacrifices to make this possible. Research shows it took fifteen years to battle legislation and garner support, leading President Ronald Reagan to sign the King Holiday Bill into law on November 2, 1983. “Nothing worth having comes easy.” Theodore Roosevelt. Read More
AUGUST 27, 1983
20th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Civil Rights March on Washington, speakers addressed the original march and the state of civil rights in America.
Stevie Wonder urges Senate passage of MLK birthday and sings:
[Verse 1]
You know it doesn't make much sense
There ought to be a law against
Anyone who takes offense
At a day in your celebration
'Cause we all know in our minds
That there ought to be a time
That we can set aside
To show just how much we love you
And I'm sure you would agree
It couldn't fit more perfectly
Than to have a world party on the day you came to be
[Chorus]
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
[Verse 2]
I just never understood
How a man who died for good
Could not have a day that would
Be set aside for his recognition
Because it should never be
Just because some cannot see
The dream as clear as he
That they should make it become an illusion
And we all know everything
That he stood for time will bring
For in peace our hearts will sing
Thanks to Martin Luther King
[Chorus]
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday
[Bridge]
Why has there never been a holiday
Where peace is celebrated
All throughout the world
[Verse 3]
The time is overdue
For people like me and you
Who know the way to truth
Is love and unity to all God's children
It should be a great event
And the whole day should be spent
In full remembrance
Of those who lived and died for the oneness of all people
So let us all begin
We know that love can win
Let it out, don't hold it in
Sing it loud as you can
Sources:
The 15 Year Battle for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. (n.d.). National Museum of African American History and Culture. https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/15-year-battle-martin-luther-king-jr-day
Stevie Wonder sings “Happy Birthday” Martin Luther King 8-27-1983 20th Anniv March Washington - FULL. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024, from https://youtu.be/XageBg3GtJE?si=-EgMjXlYgz7WgHQL
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