Dr. King Memorial

Martin Luther King Memorial

Dedicated to one of the greatest civil rights advocates in history, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial wasn’t built the last time we came. It was in the process of being built.

The memorial has a big white rock, which is supposed to be the rock of despair. The middle of the rock is missing, so it is split in half. Near the water is the missing rock and chiseled into that rock is a statue of Martin Luther. He is suppose to symbolize hope. It’s an interesting architectural concept.

To me Dr. King was so intelligent and instead of chasing a fortune, he wanted to fight for civil rights and equality. Imagine living your life not chasing the dollar, but fighting for a cause. Just to be in that mindset should warrant respect and honor. To put his life on the line for many Black Americans makes MLK a National hero.