In this week’s “What’s Up, College Station?” Lincoln Recreation Center Supervisor Markeesha Watson discusses Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, the history of the esteemed Lincoln Recreation Center, and its extensive range of programs and activities. Continue reading Podcast: Historic Lincoln Center honors MLK’s legacy with special events and ongoing programs
In this episode of “What’s Up, College Station?” Marketing Coordinator Grace Hallowell and Lincoln Recreation Center Supervisor Cheletia Johnson discuss the many events scheduled in January to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Continue reading What’s Up? Video: LRC’s Johnson previews the MLK celebration events scheduled in January
During national turmoil in 1963, Dr. King gave his immortal “I Have A Dream” speech that created an expectation of positive change. We invite you to join us throughout January for Dream Works in Action at the Lincoln Recreation Center as we embark on another year of commemorating Dr. King’s life and legacy. Participation is free. Continue reading January’s Dream Works in Action celebrates Dr. King
The City of College Station has many opportunities for you to share your gifts and talents by serving on a community board, coaching youth basketball, or volunteering at the Lincoln Recreation. It takes just a little effort and compassion with a big scoop of kindness to make a positive impact. Continue reading LRC honors King with lively January events
By Lance Jackson, Lincoln Recreation Center Supervisor
A friend and I were recently discussing Saturday’s Dream Works Conference at the Lincoln Recreation Center. We agreed that fear and faith – like oil and water – don’t mix.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. Fear cripples and inhibits possibilities and opportunities for positive, personal growth in many aspects of our lives.
If I’d allowed fear to rule before I applied be to supervisor of the Lincoln Center in 1997, I couldn’t have lived out my dream of contributing to my community and serving the needs of others, especially our youth. As I reach a 20-year milestone in my life’s work, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the citizens of College Station for your faith in me. Continue reading “Saturday’s Dream Works focuses on Dr. King’s legacy”
Novelist, playwright, poet and social critic James Baldwin once said, “I can’t believe what you say, because I see what you do.” I don’t think he meant that as a personal indictment; he was simply encouraging people to do something that matters. And one thing that matters is time.
There are 168 hours in a week. How much of that time is wasted? Probably much more than one percent, but that’s all Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., challenged us to give as a doer for others. As we celebrate his legacy, shouldn’t we consider answering his challenge?
Continue reading “Dr. King’s challenge: Is one percent of your time too much to give?”
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