Often, the best way to honor a lost hero's memory and legacy is to carry that individual's work forward, building on his dream and hope for a better future. Such is the case with Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose life continues to inspire peace, compassion and understanding around the world.
On this "King Day of Service," many will use their day off to help others, especially those affected by last week's devastating earthquake in Haiti.
Michelle Nunn, executive director for the Points of Light Institute (which holds a virtual MLK Day town hall meeting at 8:30 a.m. ET today that all are welcome to join), hopes Americans will be inspired by this national Day of Service to commit to helping Haiti for the long term:
"We need people to use the MLK holiday as a touchstone to think about how they can help support Haiti over the long term," Nunn says. "We all need to find ways of sustaining the initial humanitarian impulse and channeling it into commitments that will span months and years."
Source: USA Today
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