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Today The Tomahawk, and the sponsors below, honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dedication, his vision, his contributions

and his legacy, as he continues to inspire new generations with words and actions that still resonate and remind us that

“injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

Unique ways to celebrateMartin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 21, 2019

• Give back to your community. A community leader who made countless sacrifices for both his own community and the nationwide community of those denied their civil rights, King is perhaps best honored by those who make efforts to give back to their communities. Parents can take their youngsters to volunteer and help the less fortunate, be it working at a soup kitchen or an assisted living facility. Many communities host outreach events on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and adults and children alike can take advantage of such events to honor King’s legacy.• Read about the Civil Rights Movement with your children. Thanks to advancements in technology, men, women and children alike now have a wealth of information at their fingertips. This makes it easy for parents to discuss the Civil Rights Movement, and King’s role in that movement, with their children. The older kids are, the more deeply parents can explain the struggles King encountered. Even adults without children are likely to be enlightened by studying the Civil Rights Movement and King’s life in closer detail. • Listen to or read King’s speeches. Renowned for his abilities as an orator, King gave numerous speeches throughout his life, many of which are equally if not more moving today than they were during his lifetime. While King’s “I Have a Dream” speech delivered in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial is widely known, King gave many more speeches throughout his lifetime. Such speeches are an invaluable resource for those interested in learning about the life of King and his beliefs. The life of Martin Luther King, Jr. is something to celebrate, and the holiday in his name is a great time to reflect on and study his life while making efforts to improve your community.

Few people in American history have had as strong an impact on the United States as Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights leader who was slain in 1968 at the age of 39. Through his message of nonviolence and civil disobedience as a means to advancing civil rights for all people, King changed the lives of millions. Those changes that are still felt today, nearly half a century after his death.Though is death was tragic, King’s life remains something to celebrate, a fact recognized by the federal government in 1983, when President Ronald Reagan signed a bill creating a federal holiday to honor King. Since 2000, all 50 states have observed the holiday, which has been observed on the third Monday of January each year since 1992. For many, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a time to reflect on King’s life and advance his message. Children do not have school on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, making the holiday an ideal time for parents to teach their kids about King and his lasting legacy. The following are a few unique ways adults and children alike can celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Your Community Bank

Johnson County BankLarge enough to serve you. Small enough to know you.

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the following institutions will be closed on

Monday, January 21, 2019.

In Observance of

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Our lives begin to end the day

we become silent about things that matter.

-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

support the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Johnson County Democrats

Find us on Facebook at @jocotndemocrats

As we remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his contributions to our country, we are both humbled and inspired by his vision, courage,

commitment and hard work. Together, let’s honor and uphold his message of equal rights, equal opportunity and service to our communities in

our thoughts, our words and our actions.

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Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

A Salute to Dr. King andHis Legacy

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Life’s most persistent and urgent question is,

‘What are you doing for others?’

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

A World of Difference Begins With You

Heart of the Mountains; Resilience.Sponsored by GoJoco

Refreshments will be served. Entertainment by Asa Nelson.

Art is for everyone…Johnson County Center for the Arts

www.jocoartcenter.org • 423-460-3313 • 127 College St., Mountain City, TN

Wednesday 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.Thursday 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.Saturday 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Presenting Tia Thomas

ARTIST OF THE MONTH

First Friday Fri. Feb. 1st 4pm - 6pmJohnson County Center for the Arts

Promoting and encouraging the local arts

community.

“Love is the only creative, redemptive, transforming power in the universe.”

Tia Thomas is a self taught portrait and fine art photo-grapher from Johnson County. Her work is a reflection of the pride she has for the mid-Appalachian region and her people. Tia is an artistic entrepreneur who seeks ways to encourage all who visit the arts center to take home a reminder of their time in Johnson County, whether they have been here for a day or a lifetime. Contact Tia at: timirstalents@hotmail.com, On Facebook: Tia Snyder Thomas and Sweet T- It’s A Way of Life On Instagram: @sweettphotography Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/SimplySweetT Online gallery: Sweettphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/fineart/

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