Episode 19: Sparked Heroes Martin Luther King, Jr.

On this special MLK Day episode of Sparked, we honor the life, work, and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. We discuss the concepts of social change, service, and giving, and I reveal how mindful giving benefits our own wellbeing. I share tips for making a difference and resources for further exploration. Regular weekly segments include Quote of the Week, Moment of Joy, an amazing Charity Beneficiary, and themed Trivia!

Episode Highlights:

• Quote of the Week {13:39}

• How we can leave the world better than we found it {22:22}

• What does social change look like in practice? {36:45}

• Making MLK Day a national holiday {42:28}

• 4 ways service to others benefits our own wellbeing {45:30}

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Letter from a Birmingham Jail

• Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?

• April 4, 1968

Virtual Visits

• Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta

• Selma-to-Montgomery National Historic Trail

• National Museum of African American History & Culture

Give Back In Your Community

• Idealist

• United Way

• Obama Foundation

Recommended Viewing

• Selma

• Boycott

• I Am Not Your Negro

• Glory Lyric Video

January Book Club Pick - Let's Get Lit! discussion on January 25

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Moment of Joy

Good Black News

Facebook Page

Instagram

Featured Charity

The King Center

Sparked airs on Mondays at 7:30pm Eastern on Facebook Live @AbraKurt.