Today is the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks' arrest. Six myths: 1) She wasn't old or tired. 42 years old that day, she had a "life history of being rebellious" & had spent two decades helping to turn the Montgomery NAACP into a more activist branch alongside ED Nixon and Johnnie Carr.

Drum majors lead not for glory, but to set the example: first in love, first in justice, first in truth. Lead in the quiet moments. Keep the beat for peace, equity, and righteousness. Continue to be what you want to see.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead

“When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers and tyrants, and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think of it, always.” ~Mohandas Gandhi (1869-1948)

My father believed love could conquer hate, prevent cruelty, and reform entire systems. His words still call us to action.

“Heaven is a banquet and life is a banquet, too, even with a crust, where there is companionship. We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.” -Dorothy Day

Happy MLK Day.