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The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change

Quantum entanglement Quantum entanglement is a physical phenomenon that occurs when pairs or groups of particles are generated or interact in ways such that the quantum state of each particle cannot be described independently – instead, a quantum state may be given for the system as a whole. Such phenomena were the subject of a 1935 paper by Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky and Nathan Rosen,[1] describing what came to be known as the EPR paradox, and several papers by Erwin Schrödinger shortly thereafter.[2][3] Einstein and others considered such behavior to be impossible, as it violated the local realist view of causality (Einstein referred to it as "spooky action at a distance"),[4] and argued that the accepted formulation of quantum mechanics must therefore be incomplete. History[edit] However, they did not coin the word entanglement, nor did they generalize the special properties of the state they considered. Concept[edit] Meaning of entanglement[edit] Apparent paradox[edit] The hidden variables theory[edit]

Martin Luther King, Jr. (American religious leader and civil-rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr., original name Michael King, Jr. (born January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.—died April 4, 1968, Memphis, Tennessee), Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. His leadership was fundamental to that movement’s success in ending the legal segregation of African Americans in the South and other parts of the United States. King rose to national prominence as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, which promoted nonviolent tactics, such as the massive March on Washington (1963), to achieve civil rights. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Early years King came from a comfortable middle-class family steeped in the tradition of the Southern black ministry: both his father and maternal grandfather were Baptist preachers. This secure upbringing, however, did not prevent King from experiencing the prejudices then common in the South.

A Poll Tax by Another Name AS we celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, we reflect on the life and legacy of this great man. But recent legislation on voting reminds us that there is still work to do. Since January, a majority of state legislatures have passed or considered election-law changes that, taken together, constitute the most concerted effort to restrict the right to vote since before the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Growing up as the son of an Alabama sharecropper, I experienced Jim Crow firsthand. We have come a long way since the 1960s. Despite decades of progress, this year’s Republican-backed wave of voting restrictions has demonstrated that the fundamental right to vote is still subject to partisan manipulation. Having fought for voting rights as a student, I am especially troubled that these laws disproportionately affect young voters. Voters in other states weren’t so lucky. These restrictions purportedly apply to all citizens equally.

Internet Sacred Text Archive Home Kid's Biography: Martin Luther King Jr. Biography for Kids Occupation: Civil Rights Leader Born: January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, GA Died: April 4, 1968 in Memphis, TN Best known for: His "I have a dream" speech Biography: Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist in the 1950s and 1960s. Where did Martin grow up? Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta, GA on January 15, 1929. Martin's dad was a preacher which inspired Martin to pursue the ministry as well. How did he get involved in civil rights? In his first major civil rights action, Martin Luther King Jr. led the Montgomery Bus Boycott. When did King give his famous "I have a Dream" speech? In 1963 Martin Luther King, Jr. helped to organize the famous March on Washington. It was at this march where Martin gave his "I have a Dream" speech. How did he die? Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4. 1968 in Memphis, TN. Fun Facts about Martin Luther King Jr. King was the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. To learn more about Civil Rights:

Powell: King would rage about conditions WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today, he'd be outraged about the inequities in society, former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said Sunday. King "would be raging about poverty. "And he would also be on the world stage talking about poverty and inequality throughout the world. Powell was a key figure in the building of the memorial honoring the U.S. civil rights leader that was to have been dedicated Sunday in Washington but was postponed because of Hurricane Irene. King represented "the second revolution" for the United States, Powell said. "It was time now to meet the dream set out for us by our founding fathers. King also would be disappointed with the toxic atmosphere in Washington, Powell said. "I mean, we have such a lack of civility in our political life now.

Quantum Physics, Spirituality And Your Thoughts, Beliefs and Emotions Quantum Physics, Spirituality And Your Life Experience : They're Not As Different Nor as Separate As You May Currently Think And Believe. Your Thoughts, Beliefs and Emotions Shape Your World. Now You'll FINALLY Understand Why in a Very Simplified Kind of Way!! Quantum Physics once understood not only can but will open your eyes to an unseen world few are aware of as well as enable and empower you to see the importance of consciously aligning your thoughts, emotions and actions with your heartfelt desires making the term Heaven on Earth more than just a nice thought or novel idea simply because, You CAN Quantum Physics Demystifies The Process Of Creation and Reveals The Simplicity of Conscious, Intentional and Purposeful as Well as Unconscious and Unintentional Manifestation What exactly is Quantum Physics? An on the surface look of a strictly intellectual nature of what Quantum Physics is and what quantum physicists do may, and perhaps does sound a bit ho hum or really complex. How so?

Martin Luther King Jr. Would Want a Revolution, Not a Memorial THE Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial was to be dedicated on the National Mall on Sunday — exactly 56 years after the murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi and 48 years after the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (Because of Hurricane Irene, the ceremony has been postponed.) These events constitute major milestones in the turbulent history of race and democracy in America, and the undeniable success of the civil rights movement — culminating in the election of Barack Obama in 2008 — warrants our attention and elation. Yet the prophetic words of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel still haunt us: “The whole future of America depends on the impact and influence of Dr. King.” Rabbi Heschel spoke those words during the last years of King’s life, when 72 percent of whites and 55 percent of blacks disapproved of King’s opposition to the Vietnam War and his efforts to eradicate poverty in America. The age of Obama has fallen tragically short of fulfilling King’s prophetic legacy.

Emotions – How To Understand, Identify and Release Your Emotions Home -> Free Articles - Emotions - How To Understand, Identify Release Your Emotions. · What Are Emotions – Feelings? Different people define emotions in different ways. Some make a distinction between emotions and feelings saying that a feeling is the response part of the emotion and that an emotion includes the situation or experience, the interpretation, the perception, and the response or feeling related to the experience of a particular situation. For the purposes of this article, I use the terms interchangeably. John D. Dr. · Why Bother With Emotions: Emotions control your thinking, behavior and actions. · Belief Systems Underlying much of our behavior is what is called a belief system. Your belief system affects your perceptions or how you interpret what you see, hear and feel. It takes a lot of work to look at yourself and identify the beliefs that are affecting your life in a negative manner. · Other People, Places, and Things Cannot Change How You Feel · How We Repress Emotions

A dream still out of reach Aug. 28 is the anniversary of the 1963 march and rally at which King delivered the indelible “I Have a Dream” speech. That event — one of the watershed moments of 20th-century America — was officially called the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” Meaningful employment was a front-and-center demand. The idea and impetus for the march came from A. King and his fellow civil rights leaders understood the importance of good jobs that paid a living wage — and the social and economic mobility such jobs provide — in forging a nation that honors its promise of fairness and equality. As an African American old enough to remember Jim Crow segregation in the South, I’m amazed at the progress toward racial justice. King was a passionate advocate for economic justice, speaking not just for African Americans but for all Americans seeking to pull themselves out of poverty and dysfunction. With unemployment above 9 percent, what task absorbs our elected leaders? Look beyond the recession.

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