By Alex Berger
In 1983, Congress established the third Monday in January, beginning in 1986, as a federal holiday in honor of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King. This tribute was created so we could all pay homage to a great American who led peaceful demonstrations for equal rights.
On Jan. 15, we celebrate the 70th year since his birth. The memory of this charismatic and articulate spokesman still resonates so many years after his death.
As we enter the new millennium, it is clear that King was the most important public figure to emerge from the Deep South in the 20th century. By helping to destroy segregation in his home territory, he redefined America
