Thoughts

They showed "The Year of the Yao" on TV last night. While I was watching it, I began to think about MLK, and not just because it's MLK Day today.

I began to think about how 40+ years ago, a man like MLK had to speak out against racial injustice that was running rampant throughout most of the country, especially in the South. At that time, there was no way any minority of any race, color, or creed could be considered an equal. And there was no way they'd ever cheer for someone like that.

And yet, in such a short amount of time, people of all races and cultures are embracing a Chinese man. They were even thrilled to have him become the first pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. A d now, he's the best player on their team and a legit great NBA center. Could some like Yao or Tiger Woods have survived and thrived like this 40 years ago? I don't think so.

And we have Martin Luther King, Jr. (and others) to thank for paving the way.