So on MLKjr. day I spent a couple hours devoted to reading to little kids about MLKjr and his influence in the world....it was quite interesting to say the least.

For the most part, I don't think very many of the kids really understood what I was reading about- so, I veered away from historical books and focused on more simple books- the ones talking about people having different skin colors, different hairstyles, different ways of life,...you get the picture.

I remember, at one point, I was reading to a little four year-old boy about how everyone is different and special in their own way...and he pointed to me and said 'you are special and I am special' it was so cute! I also began to feel that perhaps what we were doing was having some affect after all....it is hard to say though- he was only four- but at the same time what matters is that he has had that exposure- that kids understand that regardless of our skin color, our ethnicity, our background- we are all equally unique individuals who have something to offer to this world.

This experience was really unique in that it opened my eyes to yet another facet of our world- the world of children. I began to realize that what we say, what we do, how we act has ahuge influence on how we are percieved by children- our words and actions shape so much of a childs life....that is so amazing- at the same time it can be dangerous if children are not surrounded in a healthy environment...but I digress.

Anyway, if anyone is interested in becoming involved within the community- the Center for Service Learning (located in the Wilson Library- 3rd floor) is a great way to do so!

I have felt truly blessed to have been able to participate in promoting the beliefs of MLKJr.- His vision of equality for all men is a great one and one which I try to strive for as well.