1. You should march on the King Holiday if you
understand and appreciate the sacrifice and
contributions of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

2. You should march if you too have a vision and desire
that one day people will see and treat each other based
on the content of their character rather than the color of
their skin.

3. You should march if you have benefited by the
economic, educational and social remedy which resulted
from King's life.

4. You should march if you have a sense of obligation to
help others understand, by your presence, that the King
Holiday is important to ALL Americans.

5. You should march if you acknowledge that the King
Memorial March is not a protest march, but rather, an
assembly of citizens, from across racial & denominational
lines, in a confirmation of solidarity with others who
recognize the challenges still facing society.

6. You should march if you wish to set a positive example
for young people, of all creeds and races, by participating
in a civic event which helps reinforce your values of
economic justice, peace and respect for all cultures.

7. You should especially march if you've never marched
before.

8. You should march if you know.....deep down inside....
that you could/should do more to help inspire and provide
a sense of aspiration for our youth.

9. You should march on Monday, January 19, 2009 if you
and your family, civic or church group realize that
marching signifies your support for a peaceful and
equitable future for our nation.

10. You should march on the King Holiday because it is
an appropriate and honorable response to today's
realities and opportunities.

Still not marching? Ask yourself why not? And would you
share those reasons with your colleagues, community
and your children?

Adopted from: Raleigh, North Carolina's 26th consecutive year
Martin Luther King Celebration

10 Reasons YOU
Should March On
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day