The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial opens in DC this week, a tribute to a man whose words moved so many. Dr. King’s effectiveness had much to do with his powers of oratory. While King had many words, sometimes, as we know, just a few words—six seems to work well —can make a big statement. And now The Washington Post and SMITH wonder how you can sum up Dr. King in just a half-dozen well–chosen words.
Here are few from Twitter, tagged #MLKin6:
@caobanya The nonviolent struggle that changed America.
@bigflak0 from India to Indiana, freedom rings.
@sklopfer Not perfect but led with love
@SpiritsEye One man can change the world
@gregory Politicians are no match for ideas.
@tdj6899 I live better because he died.
Share your succinct take on King’s life, work, or what he means to you on The Washington Post, or Tweet it with the hashtag #MLKin6. The Post will print a selection of responses in the paper.
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Kathy Frierson
Defeat racism and bigotry with love.
Kathy Frierson
Defeat hatred and bigotry with love.
Jeanette Cheezum
He strived for hope and equality.
Kharisjo
Encouraged us to dream with purpose.