We're talking about the significance of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., and the day named in his honor. Where does our country stand on race 49 years since the death of Dr. King in 1968? Jasen Lee and Amy Donaldson also delve into the reasoning behind recognizing individuals with special holidays. The U.S. has a long history of celebrating people, including a few with some less-than-laudable character traits and records - i.e., Thomas Jefferson and Christopher Columbus. Is it a black and white issue, or are there shades of gray?
