Re: OT COMPLETELY: An inspirational story that reflects our community at LD

[André Donawa <andre@andredonawa.com>]

Thanks for sharing that one Rick.
Never heard it before.
Inspiring.

Andre

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On Fri, January 22, 2010 6:46 am, Rick Walker wrote:
> I wanted to share a beautiful and inspiring story with everyone
> who is interested in reading it.
>
> The only reason I would bring such a ridiculously off topic post
> to Loopers Delight is because we have truly  become an international
> organization:   one that is spreading the notion of creativity and
> community with it's very existence and I truly believe that
> this story resonates with our own story and our own history in this
> wonderful and creative community.
>
> This is the story of how Martin Luther King kept Lieutenant Uhuru
> on the seminal Sci Fi show,  Star Trek during the 60's.
>
> My apologies in advance to anyone that doesn't resonate with this for
> wasting their time.
>
> Here it is.
>
> http://scifiwire.com/2010/01/the-true-story-of-how-dr.php
>
> In this cynical world,  this story, I believe, can give us the courage
> to try and
> promote a vision of unity and acceptance of diversity in our own musical
> community.
>
> sincerely,
>
> Rick Walker
>
>