Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. began his World House Essay by suggesting that we have inherited a large house, a “world house” in which we must somehow learn to live together in peace – all people, Easterner and Westerner, Gentile and Jew, Muslim and Hindu – a family widely separated in ideas, culture, and interests. We must learn to live together as brothers and sisters, or together we will perish as fools.

On Saturday, January 13, 2007, Houstonians will come together as brothers and sisters to celebrate the prophetic voice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a silent March down Martin Luther King Boulevard, and a day of meaningful events at McGregor Park, 5225 Calhoun.

It is my great hope that as leaders in your community, that you will encourage your membership to participate in this March and Rally themed, We Are the Dream. Together we can take steps to:

- address Dr. King’s challenge for communities to work together for social and economic justice, and;
- celebrate the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and;
- turn walls into bridges, and;
- find the courage to grow and change by promoting non-violent living and conflict resolution.

For the We Are the Dream March there will be no floats, bands, vehicles, animals, demonstrations, or military displays - only people walking together in silence as equals. Registration for Marchers can be downloaded from the We Are the Dream website; www.wearethedream.org or obtained by calling District D office (713-247-2001). There is no registration fee for the March or Rally.

Sponsors for the We Are the Dream March and Rally include the City Council District D office, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, H.E.B. stores, The Breakfast Klub, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, People in Partnership, and numerous churches, business organizations, civic clubs, unions and individuals who still believe in the works and mission of Dr. King.

I look forward to our working together on the We Are the Dream March and Rally so that we may leave the event empowered to make peace, justice, and equality daily realities to which all people are entitled.

Sincerely,

Ada Edwards
Houston City Council Member District D