MARTIN LUTHER KING Jnr.

MARTIN LUTHER KING Jnr

One would think that a third generation preacher would turn out to be no more than a third rate teacher. That he turned out to be a global leader is something to think about. That he brought (arguably) the most powerful nation on earth to re-examine itself, when it did not need to, is worth reading about. That he hoped to change a nation that had not moved forward in 100 years would make him a dreamer.  He did not preach violence, but he did teach not to take offense. No, he did not preach sacrifice, but he certainly did not teach cowardice. Who would have thought that civil disobedience could lead to the legislation of justice, or that moral courage is greater than an armored carriage. He learned passive resistance from another teacher and used it like a preacher. His style of leadership was to talk to whom you call the enemy and find out if both of you have anything to fear. It is not enough to heed the call; a leader must stay the course until everyone is free at last.

Allan Bukusi