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MLK celebration and parade: January 15 |
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On January 15, 2007 this nation and the entire world celebrates
the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who through his
leadership and adherence to the principles of non-violence
learned from the struggles of Mahatma Gandhi in overthrowing
British Colonialism in India, changed the landscape of United
States from continuous racial violence that raged through the
country during the 1960's. Dr. King's struggles saw the emergence of freedom for all people in America. This unique honor was bestowed upon a civilian by the Government of United States. Such has been the influence of Gandhi on Dr. King, that recently the United States Information Services at New Delhi, India requested permission to reprint the article "The Influence of Gandhi on the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." by Dr. H.V. Shivadas that appeared on the Gandhi Foundation web site (www.gandhifoundationusa.com) for publication in their brochure to be distributed during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday. In the same spirit, this year the Gandhi Foundation representatives Subash Razdan, Chairman and Giriraj Rao, Executive Director and Consul General of India, S.M. Gavai have also been invited to attend the Annual Commemorative service in Heritage Sanctuary of Atlanta's Ebenezer Baptist Church. The participants include national policy makers, educators, civil and human rights activists, religious leaders, members of Ebenezer's congregation and the community leaders-at-large. Honorable S.M. Gavai will also be serving as one of the Marshals at the March that will be held on Auburn Ave in front of the King Center, Mr. Fred Watson, "V" Man of the " International Campaign for Victory Over Violence" will be the first team to lead the march together with Dr. H.V. Shivadas, Director of Operations of the Gandhi Foundation at 1pm on Monday, January 15th. There will be a number of persons of Indian origin including Dr. Commander Selvam and a number of priests from the Hindu Temple of Georgia and others marching in this parade. This is a great occasion for all of us to demonstrate our solidarity and to show that we also are very much part of this National Celebration. This gives us an opportunity to make it known that the Civil Rights Legislation signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson has been a boon to all of us and the civil rights revolution was the result of the non-violent philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. Let us honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by our participation in the March and other activities that are taking place in Metro Atlanta to make this day meaningful to all of us. Those wishing to participate in the March should gather on Peachtree Street, between Harris and Baker at 10:30am. Dr. H. V. Shivadas, D.D., C.H.T. Phl: 678-234-7182 |