I don’t know how it is elsewhere, but in
America, the change of times is heralded by little candy-covered chocolate
discs called M&Ms. The wrapping was barely off the presents and the dinner
dishes weren’t even dry before the red and green Holiday M&Ms were whisked
off the shelves and replaced by the pink, red, and white Valentine M&Ms—even
though Valentine’s Day isn’t until February.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a national
holiday in January. Dr. King’s legacy as a civil rights activist is honored with
speeches and closed schools and offices, but as yet, the M&M folks haven’t
come out with MLK M&Ms. Perhaps they’re still trying to choose which colors
to make them.
Obviously, there would be no black or white M&Ms,
but red, which is the color of brotherhood and love. And, as that great song
says, we all Bleed Red, no matter what
our skin color. But what are the colors of justice, hope, respect, and dignity?
Why, sun-gold, of course.
“He rekindles burned-out lives with fresh hope,
restoring dignity and respect to their lives - a place in the sun!” –1 SAMUEL
2:8
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