This Medium was inspired by a speech on Race that was delivered by Senator Barack Obama of Illinois in Philadelphia,Pa on March 18, 2008, ” A More Perfect Union”. Its Substance and Tenor would spark a National Discussion on Race in The U.S. Accordingly, we join in This Discussion, and offer a forum for a Broader Debate that would in Our Hopes, include All Segments of The Community that we call “The American Experience”. It is therefore Our Intentions to include in this discussion Our day to day activities, personal, social, cultural, spiritual, and professional, as a parallel in context with This Discussion.
“Let’s talk”
Charles Stamps, Chairman and CEO
MLK Parade Foundation-Houston
April 30, 2008 at 11:35 pm |
Wow,
You have decided to stick you neck out this year. Be careful you know the wolves are always lurking. I have watched you operate I am sure you can handle it. Needles to say “Congrats” on your success keep up the positive work..
Stay Safe – Stay Smart – Stay Busy.—LOL
Good Day My Friend
GB
May 1, 2008 at 7:57 am |
Thank You for Your Vote of confidence. However, while I would like to take credit for our 2008 Results, I would be remiss, if I didn’t point to The Thousands of Supporters and Volunteers that assist us nationally each year. In contrast, I also take credit for those things that go wrong.LOL
May 2, 2008 at 1:25 pm |
Why is The MLK Parade held on a Monday Each Year ? and why aren’t there more colleges and universiteies involved ?
PJ
May 2, 2008 at 2:49 pm |
In 1980, President Reagan signed into National Law, a Federal Holiday in Observance of Dr.Martin Luther king, Jr.. Proponents of The Bill that would lead to This Historic Legisistlation wanted January 15, Dr.King’s Birthday, as The National Holiday. In compromise, The Third Monday in January was agreed to. Hence, we obseved This Federal Holiday on that day (The Third Monday In January). Colleges and Universities are usually out for their Winter Break during The MLK Holiday, and return a week or two after The New Year’s Celebration. Since most of their Student Body resides in areas that are other than local, it makes it very difficult, if not impossible, to rally The Students that are in The Performing Arts, such as Marching Band Programs, for much needed rehearsals, not to mention The Logistics of Travel, and some instances, lodging.
CS
May 3, 2008 at 5:58 am |
An Addendum to Comments of May 2, 2008 @ 2:29 PM – The Architect of The Texas State MLK Holiday was Former State Representative Ron Wilson (D) – Houston. The Texas State MLK Holiday became law in 1987. The Architect of The City of Houston MLK Holiday was Former City councilman Ernest B.Mcgowen, Sr.. The City of Houston MLK Holiday became City Ordinance in 1989. Both State and City Holidays are observed on The Third Monday in January in compliance with The National Observed MLK Holiday.
CS
June 2, 2009 at 11:12 am |
I see this fraud is still at it. When will someone expose him for what he really is….