4th youth art exhibition

My younger daughter Amber won MLK essay contest here is her essay : Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamer or Visionary? Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamer or Visionary? Martin Luther King Jr. was simply a man to himself, however people saw him as a hero or savior of the Civil Rights, and indeed he was but it’s his beliefs that really defined him. In 1955, King was arrested by leading a boycott in a transportation company at Alabama, which demanded non-whites to give up their seat to any whites that boarded and they would get up and move to the back of the bus, King didn’t seem this process was fair to the African-Americans who have rights as well as whites. He kept on giving speeches and protests that weren’t violent at all. He put his life in risk just to speak out his mind and try to get other victims to stand up to themselves. In 1963, King continued his work to try to encourage other African-Americans by protesting to the whites and writing speeches getting him in the headlines global. One included King’s “I have dream” speech, in Washington D.C, which touched many others deeply. One quote from this speech is, “We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.” What I understand from this piece of King’s mastery speech is that he’s saying that even if the non-whites get their rights back they as a community will always stick together and make sure that if they ever get into a situation like the civil rights movement they will never forget about their hope. King’s death was so powerful and inspiring that the congress made a law for the Civil Rights Movement. King’s awards included the Nobel Peace Prize, The Presidential Medal of Freedom, and The Congressional Gold Medal. King’s legacy will always be remembered to all, his acts spread across the Atlantic Ocean into South America which influenced the Black Consciousness Movement and Civil Rights Movement in South Africa. Albert Lutuli, one of kings inspiration, fought racial justice in South Africa, was also a African American Nobel Peace Prize winner. His family also followed King’s footsteps. Starting out with Coretta Scott King, King’s wife, the same year of King’s assassination established the “King Center” in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as both social and civil justice. King’s son Dexter King is serving his part by being the King Center chairman. Lastly, Yolanda King, King’s daughter, was both motivational speaker and founder of Higher Ground Productions, an organization specializing in diversity training. Martin Luther King Jr. inspires me because he believed in others and he knew that his words will cause people to think their minds off, and that he never gave up on them he kept on pushing them even if that meant pushing them to the extremes. He would always have faith in everyone whether their race, gender, religion or ethnicity he thought everyone was part of the solution that will forever face the earth, the symbol for hope. “The difference between a dreamer and a visionary is that a dreamer has his eyes closed and a visionary has his eyes open” ~Martin Luther King Jr., I Have a Dream

Congratulations Mrs Fernandes

Congratulations Mrs Fernandas Norma Fernandes worked as a teacher and later as Headmistress (Kindergarten/Junior Section) of the Karachi Grammar School from 1966 to 2009. In January 2006, Norma Fernandes moved to a new area of responsibility within the Karachi Grammar School, as Advisor, working with the Board, the Principal and the Internal Management Team and also giving confidential advice to parents. In 2009, she retired from the Karachi Grammar School after more than 50 years as a teacher. Mrs Fernandes recieved the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz by government of Pakistan on 23 rd march 2014 for her services to education. (It is the fourth-highest decoration given to any civilian in Pakistan ).

An open letter to defend Peshawari Chappals

An open letter to Mr Paul Smith Mr Paul Smith do you know : " Peshawari chappals or Kheris as they are called make up a small scale business that provide a living to many shoemakers who spend their days in making, stitching and fitting the shoes. This is a century old art taught from father to son then to grand son. There are many Chappal Walas and Chappal stores in Khyber Pakhtun who sell these chappals for an average 600 Rs ($6) . Bigger stores like Bata and Service sell them for approx 2000 Rs ($20) across Pakistan . Almost every Pakistani man has owned a pair of these sandals even little boys wear them with their shalwar suits to go for Friday prayers or on Eid day .It is a important corner stone of our identity and our culture. We Pakistanis take great pride in our heritage and our traditions. I am happy that you Sir Paul Smith a famous British designer has replicated the design and has introduced it in the world market for £300 .......30 times more than the cost of the same chappal bought in Khyber Pakhtun Province......BUT Sir why did you name them " Robert " it is certainly not your design it" s a Pakhtun design it's a Pakistani design . Why could you not give credit to the thousands of poor Chappal walas ........." Pakistanis all over the world are angry , a petition that was signed by 250 people was submitted to Prime Minister Cameron and Sir Paul Smith . Today in the morning the website PaulSmith.co.uk was still advertising the shoes and was still charging £300 only a sentence had been added which read: “Men’s high-shine black leather sandals with neon pink trims inspired by the Peshawari chappal.” I would label this as "modern day bullying " when a rich designer from the West can easily steal a piece of a poor third world country " s heritage .......... What next Ajrak being sold for £ 700 via a new name " Janet"!!!

Longest serving US congressman

LONGEST SERVING CONGRESSMAN JOHN DINGELL WILL RETIRE AFTER THE COMPLETION OF HIS PRESENT TERM The 87-year-old Michigan Democrat Mr John Dingell was first elected in 1955, filling the House seat vacated by his late father. He will complete almost 60 years at Capitol Hill. He became the longest-serving member of Congress last year on June 7 when he surpassed the record held by the late Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia. Dingell is the former chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee and has been a master of legislative deal-making and staunch advocate for the auto industry. Dingell has played a role in a number of major pieces of legislation, including President Barack Obama's health-care overhaul and Medicare. He jokingly says that he has served " with " not "under "11 US Presidents and has signed close to 25,000 bills in the congress as of 2011.