The Saints are Going to the Super Bowl.

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints. Just about everyone in Louisiana is so happy and full of joy right now. The team played an incredible game yesterday and won against the Minnesota Vikings. Geaux Saints Geaux!!!! Now it's time to wear Black & Gold all the way to the Super Bowl in Miami, Florida.

Inspirational Quote of the Day:

"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts; put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!"

-Bob Marley

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. January 18th is a federal holiday that was created to honor Dr. King as an historical civil rights leader that played an important role in our society. Born on January 15th, 1929 in Atlanta, Ga. he always participated in activities with his church and his community. After completing high school two years early, Dr. King was accepted to Morehouse University. He earned two Bachelor's degrees and a Doctor of Philosophy. On December 1, 1955 together the leader of the NAACP and Martin Luther King, Jr. showed a major support system to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The origins of this movement was due to the wrongful arrest of Rosa Parks. In 1964 he earned The Nobel Peace Price. Developed to support employees of the public works department who were African American, the March of 1968 took place in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. King was highly active in this movement and was assassinated on April 4, 1968 while standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. He has really made a huge impact on the American Society by strongly standing up for his beliefs and sharing his views to equalize the United States of America. For more information about Dr. King and historical places to tour learn more by visiting the following links.

References:

Glass, Andrew. Martin Luther King Jr. is born, Jan 15,1929-Politico.com
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0110/31515.html

Martin Luther King Jr. Biography-Biography.com:
http://www.biography.com/articles/Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-9365086

Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site:
http://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm

The King Center:
http://www.thekingcenter.org

The Nobel Peace Prize:
http://nobelprice.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureaates/1964/king-bio.html

Show Your Support:

On the 13th day of January 2010 estimates of nearly 100,000 people in Haiti loss their lives due to a horrible natural disaster of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake. Others were left without food, shelter, water, and electricity. This tragedy caused many to lose their lives, love ones, and left survivors of the aftermath in severe conditions. Organizations and individuals all over the world are coming together to show their support and donate as much as possible to help. One can Donate $5.00 by Texting the word Yele to 501501 from a mobile phone. For more information on how to lend a hand or contact anyone who is a resident of Haiti call 1.888.407.4747, 1.800.521.2273, or visit http://www.care.org.

Please show your support and donate $5.00 by texting the word Yele to 501501 from your mobile phone.