Dear Dale,
Today as we observe the anniversary of 9/11, I am also thinking of the devastation that Hurricanes Katrina, and now Harvey and Irma have wrought. You and I speak frequently of how we seek to allow my Civil Rights Movement activism to become a baton that I pass onto to you and all of the generations that have followed my generation.
Theologians and faith based persons of all religions wrestle with the question of why these man made and "natural" disasters? Theology wrestles with what is called theodicy the question of God, and the destruction and evil that exists in the world. I, and I believe you, are more interested in how humanity responds to destruction, tragedy, human suffering and injustice, rather than engaging in abstract analysis of the why. Martin Luther King reminded us of "The paralysis of analysis."
Dale, because of who you are, and the person you are becoming, you have equipped yourself with degrees from Princeton, Wharton, and Seton Hall. How does the "Middle Class Movement", and your related projects address this moment?
Love, Dad
a.k.a. Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell,
CR Movement "Footsoldier"
Dear Dad,
As we have discussed, I think that you and the other Civil Rights Leaders who marched in places like Washington, DC and Selma, Alabama are the real celebrities of society. You have an incredibly valuable perspective that can explain why urban communities and this country are in many ways worse shape than when you and Dr. King marched.
The Civil Rights Movement was the moral compass of American society. President Johnson would not have been able to pass groundbreaking Civil Rights legislation if the "Movement" had not pushed the government beyond its moral comfort zone. The Middle Class Movement (www.middleclassmovement.com) was founded to pick up where the Civil Rights Movement and the Poor People's Campaign ended by influencing world leaders to recognize that reducing financial, educational and emotional poverty improves society for everyone.
One of the best ways to remember those American heroes who died on September 11, 2001, is to challenge the government and business leaders to work together to fight poverty, bigotry, bullying, violence and terrorism so that this country can realize its full potential.
We should also spend less time praising celebrities and more time celebrating those average people who are making a big difference in their local communities. The "footsoldiers" who are improving the quality of life and challenging the status quo are the real celebrities! Lets celebrate them and thank them for their service. Let me begin by thanking you for being an Asbury Park hero.
Love, Dale
.
Today as we observe the anniversary of 9/11, I am also thinking of the devastation that Hurricanes Katrina, and now Harvey and Irma have wrought. You and I speak frequently of how we seek to allow my Civil Rights Movement activism to become a baton that I pass onto to you and all of the generations that have followed my generation.
Theologians and faith based persons of all religions wrestle with the question of why these man made and "natural" disasters? Theology wrestles with what is called theodicy the question of God, and the destruction and evil that exists in the world. I, and I believe you, are more interested in how humanity responds to destruction, tragedy, human suffering and injustice, rather than engaging in abstract analysis of the why. Martin Luther King reminded us of "The paralysis of analysis."
Dale, because of who you are, and the person you are becoming, you have equipped yourself with degrees from Princeton, Wharton, and Seton Hall. How does the "Middle Class Movement", and your related projects address this moment?
Love, Dad
a.k.a. Rev. Gilbert H. Caldwell,
CR Movement "Footsoldier"
Dear Dad,
As we have discussed, I think that you and the other Civil Rights Leaders who marched in places like Washington, DC and Selma, Alabama are the real celebrities of society. You have an incredibly valuable perspective that can explain why urban communities and this country are in many ways worse shape than when you and Dr. King marched.
The Civil Rights Movement was the moral compass of American society. President Johnson would not have been able to pass groundbreaking Civil Rights legislation if the "Movement" had not pushed the government beyond its moral comfort zone. The Middle Class Movement (www.middleclassmovement.com) was founded to pick up where the Civil Rights Movement and the Poor People's Campaign ended by influencing world leaders to recognize that reducing financial, educational and emotional poverty improves society for everyone.
One of the best ways to remember those American heroes who died on September 11, 2001, is to challenge the government and business leaders to work together to fight poverty, bigotry, bullying, violence and terrorism so that this country can realize its full potential.
We should also spend less time praising celebrities and more time celebrating those average people who are making a big difference in their local communities. The "footsoldiers" who are improving the quality of life and challenging the status quo are the real celebrities! Lets celebrate them and thank them for their service. Let me begin by thanking you for being an Asbury Park hero.
Love, Dale
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