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Maliah's Minute -- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Maliah's Minute -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
From Maliah's trip to Washington D.C. last year

Martin Luther King, Jr. is an inspiration for many. He was a minister, activist, and most of all a world-known leader. He became known for his “I Have A Dream” speech which moved people and the way they saw racism all across the world in the 1960s. The speech was a dream he and many had that America is a void of segregation and racism. His speeches have made a difference in the world, but from his journey to where we are now was harder than others expected.  

He is known as a world hero. In his honor, they built a statue of him. I was lucky enough to be able to see it and even take a picture in front of the 30-foot tall statue that has marked me for life because I felt I was standing in the presence of my hero. The one who made me who I can and will be for the rest of my life, an American, a citizen, a person, a part of my community.  

When I look back at photos of me in front of Martin Luther King, Jr., I will always remember the reason his statue is not finished and that’s because his job has not yet been finished. We all know there is still racism in the world but if he can start the end to racism, I can sure finish it, we all can together as a community. 

 


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Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I knew Sam as a member of our church growing up. He always had a warm smile, a kind word, and a great sense of humor! He will be great missed!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:57 AMComment source: Obituary -- Samuel Bruce WickizerComment author: Mike HinzComment text: Great teacher, great coach, but even a better person!!! Rest in peace Mr. BeachComment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:53 AMComment source: Obituary -- Jack Victor Beach, Jr.Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I had Mrs Hedges for First Grade at Northside Elementary in 1969. I still, to this day, remember her as a wonderful teacher…one of my favorites!!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:29 AMComment source: Obituary - Nancy Marie Hedges C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: What are MFNs and PBMs ?? ............................ From the editor: This is a very good question and we apologize for not catching that wasn't in there. We reached out to the writer/submitter and got this info back...hope it's helpful. PBM: Pharmacy Benefit Managers are pharmacies that are owned by insurance companies. (CVS is one.) They negotiate with drug makers to get reduced pricing for medications, but they historically have not passed along those savings to patients. https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/pharmacy-benefit-managers-staff-report.pdf MFN: Most Favored Nation pricing is a policy that means a country agrees to offer the same trade concessions (like tariffs or price reductions) to all member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). When applied to pharmaceuticals, it could disrupt global access, deter innovation, and obscure the deeper systemic issues in American health care. https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2025/05/22/the-global-risks-of-americas-most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-policy/Comment publication date: 6/23/25, 7:47 AMComment source: L E T T E R TO THE EDITOR
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