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Pastor Martin Luther King Jr. actually trained his people on how to win well.
This will be important for some of us in coming days. There is much to be gained from the wisdom below.
(A Thread)
This will be important for some of us in coming days. There is much to be gained from the wisdom below.
(A Thread)
Dec 17, 1956 - The Supreme Court rejected appeals and ordered Montgomery’s buses desegregated. The Montgomery Improvement Assoc held 2 meetings to formally call the boycott to end and prep for the next day when protesters returned to buses. These are a few principles taught: (2/)
• “Not all white people are opposed to integrated buses. Accept goodwill on the part of many.”
• “Pray for guidance & commit to complete non-violence in word & action as you enter the bus.”
• “Demonstrate the calm dignity of our Montgomery people in your actions.” (3/)
• “Pray for guidance & commit to complete non-violence in word & action as you enter the bus.”
• “Demonstrate the calm dignity of our Montgomery people in your actions.” (3/)
• “In all things observe ordinary rules of courtesy & good behavior.”
• “Remember that this is not a victory for [us] alone, but for all Montgomery and the South. Do not boast! Do not brag!”
• “Be quiet but friendly; proud, but not arrogant; joyous, but not boistrous.” (4/)
• “Remember that this is not a victory for [us] alone, but for all Montgomery and the South. Do not boast! Do not brag!”
• “Be quiet but friendly; proud, but not arrogant; joyous, but not boistrous.” (4/)
• “Be loving enough to absorb evil and understanding enough to turn an enemy into a friend.”
• “In sitting down by a person, white or colored, say "May I" or "Pardon me" as you sit. This is a common courtesy.” (5/)
• “In sitting down by a person, white or colored, say "May I" or "Pardon me" as you sit. This is a common courtesy.” (5/)
• “If cursed, do not curse back. If pushed, do not push back. If struck, do not strike back, but evidence love and goodwill at all times.”
• “In case of an incident, talk as little as possible, and always in a quiet tone. Do not get up from your seat!” (6/)
• “In case of an incident, talk as little as possible, and always in a quiet tone. Do not get up from your seat!” (6/)
• “For the first few days try to get on the bus w/a friend. You can uphold one another by a glance or prayer.”
• “If another person is being molested, don’t arise to his defense, but pray for the oppressor & use moral & spiritual force to carry on the struggle for justice.”
• “If another person is being molested, don’t arise to his defense, but pray for the oppressor & use moral & spiritual force to carry on the struggle for justice.”
