Official Coretta Scott King Funeral Thread 7

[CornField]

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=345740&mesg_id=345740

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=347406&mesg_id=347406

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=347763&mesg_id=347763

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=348124&mesg_id=348124

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=348441&mesg_id=348441

[ronnykmarshall]

1. Picture: Three Former, one current and one future President!

[saracat]

17. Future? Hillary? I think not.

We need a progressive not a deal maker.

[ronnykmarshall]

20. I just wanted to start some shit.

I knew it wouldn't take long.

[Pacifist Patriot]

22. I was about to get up and start popping the popcorn.

[ronnykmarshall]

23. I had some ready to go.

:popcorn:

[AspenRose]

27. You are so bad

Heh. :-)

[bliss_eternal]

39. Bad, naughty girls...

:evilgrin:

[fooj]

2. Who among us will join the Freedom Choir?

For whom does the bell toll? It tolls for you and for me.

Peace.

[myrna minx]

3. I am so inspired. Our time has come.

:hug: :bounce: :bounce:

[KyndCulture]

7. Finally!!!!!!!!!!

[KyndCulture]

5. Mrs. King is telling us to FIGHT! and NOW.... nt.

[malaise]

13. By any means necessary

profound -King and X.

[fooj]

29. Yes, she is. We must STAND AND FIGHT for what we believe in.

We can't let fear dictate what we know to be the right thing to do. We must carry her torch for freedom,justice and equality in her honor. It is what we believe to be true. WE ARE AMERICANS. This is what we stand for.

Peace.

[Pacifist Patriot]

14. Enlighten the ignorant. What is the Freedom Choir?

*blush*

[Lochloosa]

30. Here you go:

Who is Freedom Choir of Philadelphia?



In 1968, an enthusiastic eighteen year old freshman from Northeastern Christian Junior College in Villanova PA, was so inspired by the concept of Black History Week that she wrote a musical. Uncommon for the institution to recognize such an event, Northeastern Christian Junior College allowed Carolyn Sims to present her creation of “Beautiful People”, a musical that displayed the many gifts of African Americans. The president of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC); a civil rights organization co-founded by Dr. M.L.King Jr., attended the production and advised Carolyn to maintain the choir. He enjoyed the choir so much that he wanted the group to represent the Philadelphia Chapter of SCLC at the '1969 SCLC National Convention' in Atlanta Georgia. Thus, the SCLC Freedom Choir of Philadelphia was formed.



SCLC’s umbrella provided considerable opportunities for Freedom Choir to encourage communities and warriors of the civil rights movement by rendering spirituals, hymns, and uplifting songs of faith, hope, and strength. The group participated in peaceful marches and demonstrations to help to improve living conditions; such as the participation in the march to allow the admittance of African American students into Girard College located in North Philadelphia.



In recognition of “Black History Week” in 1973, under the sponsorship of the late, State Representative David P. Richardson Jr., Freedom Choir appeared at the State Capitol, House of Representative in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. All of the sessions in the House were stopped as the choir sang songs of freedom.



Circa 1974, the choir became independent of SCLC. Freedom Choir of Philadelphia (FCOP) ministered throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding areas spreading their positive messages at churches, colleges, schools, nursing homes, the Youth Study Center, Gratersford Prision, city festivals, and on all of the local TV channels in Philadelphia.

http://www.freedomchoir.com/pages/1/index.htm

[Pacifist Patriot]

34. Thank you.

[CornField]

4. I'll need to leave shortly

If more threads are needed, someone else will need to take over.

I've enjoyed sharing this with all of you. :hug:

[helderheid]

8. you're wonderful

:hug:

[myrna minx]

11. Thank you for everything.

:hug:

[bliss_eternal]

12. Thank you, Cornfield!

It's been wonderful! :hug:

[fooj]

32. Yes. Thank you, Cornfield. This has been a true inspiration.

Peace.

[Surya Gayatri]

70. Great job, Cornfield!

[WinkyDink]

6. Daughter of Malcolm X extremely impressive.

This service is magnificent.

[Jeanette in FL]

25. I am still crying from listening to Malaak Shabazz

Every time I have ever heard her I am so impressed with her.

[Sydnie]

61. I had never heard her speak before

But damn, I'd love to hear her speak more!

[Pacifist Patriot]

9. A thank you to both families.

[rodeodance]

10. still going on even as Jr. left.

[Stephanie]

15. He left before it was over?

Are the other presidents still there?

[Pacifist Patriot]

18. All of the presidents left at the same time...well almost.

Bush sprinted out well a head of the other three.

[CornField]

19. No. I believe most (if not all) politicians have left.

[CornField]

16. Speaker: Judge William Sessions, former member King Federal Holiday Comm.

[speedoo]

24. He's telling an amazing story,

Coretta was really an amazing woman.

[Pacifist Patriot]

28. Nice closing remarks from him.

[helderheid]

21. beautiful

[fooj]

37. Look into her eyes. They speak to us now.

Peace.

[saracat]

26. Hey did anyone catch Macolm X's daughters use of the phrase, By whatever

was menas is necessary???????

[Sydnie]

31. "by any means necessary" is what she said n/t

[saracat]

35. I just corrected it. Thanks. It still was interesting. A call to arms,

[fooj]

38. it certainly was.

Peace.

[speedoo]

33. "By whatever means necessary."

Yes, that was hard to miss. Very, very appropriate and Ms. Shabazz was extremely impressive. Her daddy's proud of her, I'm sure.

[malaise]

43. Indeed

Here's Stevie Wonder with my dad's favourite hymn. I was always amazed since he was quite the agnostic.

[JudyM]

36. Is Caroline Kennedy attending this? I haven't seen her...

[bliss_eternal]

40. I haven't either--but I would think should would be...

Her uncle Ted was, he spoke so beautifully. Maybe they just didn't show her, or make a point of mentioning her presence.

[JudyM]

57. Seems like they would've panned to her since there were many references to

her folks.

[bliss_eternal]

72. True--

I hope so was there.

[bliss_eternal]

41. Stevie!!! Where's my tissue box, darnit?

:cry: Just getting ready, you know?

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

42. Did Bush wave at him again?

[CornField]

45. My favorite gospel song

"I sing because I'm happy.

I sing because I'm free.

For His eye is on the sparrow... I know He's watching over me."

[cyberpj]

52. His Eye Is On The Sparrow (lyrics)

1.
Why should I feel discouraged,
Why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely,
And long for heav'n and home,
When Jesus is my portion,
My constant Friend is He;
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.

Chorus:
I sing because I'm happy,
I sing because I'm free;
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.

2.
"Let not your heart be troubled,"
His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness,
I lose my doubts and fears,
Tho' by the path He leadeth,
But one step I may see;
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.

Chorus:

3.
Whenever I am tempted,
Whenever clouds arise,
When song gives place to sighing,
When hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him;
From care He sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.

Chorus:

[CornField]

56. I bought the Sister Act II soundtrack just for Lauren Hill & that song

Her version was calm but beautiful.

[Sydnie]

58. I agree with you - I bought that soundtrack too

It is a beautiful song and a great track.

[cyberpj]

60. I agree, Lauren Hill's version was gorgeous. nt

[speedoo]

46. I believe he's singing scripture.

But I can't identify it. Sounds like a psalm, maybe.

[CornField]

47. A medley

He took His Eye is on the Sparrow and mixed it with text from the 23 Psalm and added a bit Everlasting Arms in there too.

Beautiful.

[bliss_eternal]

49. It's a song--

His eye is on the Sparrow. Such a beautiful song!

[KyndCulture]

51. Here's the lyrics...

http://ingeb.org/spiritua/hiseyeis.html

[speedoo]

59. Thankyou, nt

[KyndCulture]

48. I'm a damn puddle.... Stevie Wonder... OMG.... nt.

[bliss_eternal]

50. I know--I'm soggy toast.

just a mess...

[helderheid]

44. My heart is not only heavy for losing Mrs. King, but because of how

far down we've come. We cannot let the dream die.

[Surya Gayatri]

54. Yeah, seeing these exemplary people

side by side with the Shrub--the negative comparison is truly striking! sg

[KyndCulture]

55. Then let Mrs. King's dying be like her living and inspire you! nt

[bliss_eternal]

53. I remember Stevie fighting for MLK's bday to be holiday

when I was a little girl. I remember him standing at the Washington monument and speaking on King's importance. I'll never forget it.

[earthboundmisfit]

62. Thank you, Coretta Scott King

You gave us a final, but wonderful and enduring, gift today. Have a joyful journey. O8)

[bliss_eternal]

63. Is it still on? CNN is showing news--

and I can't find coverage on other channels. I wasn't ready for it to end. :(

[WinkyDink]

64. I have it on C-Span.

[bliss_eternal]

68. Thanks--found it!

:hi:

[Surya Gayatri]

66. Try c-span 2 streaming

here: http://www.c-span.org/watch/cspan_wm.asp?Cat=TV&Code=CS

[speedoo]

65. These two men, in their own way are speaking as well..

as any of the more famous folks.

In terms of Mrs. King's legacy, they are speaking better than anyone.

[lyonn]

67. Matthews' comment

Something about the reverence of the occasion/funeral and tinged with politics.

Exactly, Martin and Coretta were about politics! Peoples' rights, etc. That is what this occasion is all about, duh Cris! Why were all the Presidents there?? Chris needs to not be so political, or should I say republican?

[bliss_eternal]

69. Hey gang--I'm going to start a new thread...

see ya' in a moment...

[bliss_eternal]

71. Here's the new thread, please join us!

:hi:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=349585&mesg_id=349585

[maddezmom]

73. locking #8 here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=349585&mesg_id=349585