Opinion

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day businesses and government activity ceased and citizens took time to reflect on the impact this single man had on the civil rights movement.

I had the honor of attending the MLK event at Greer City Hall on Monday, and it left an impression. The singers gave riveting performances that moved everyone in the room.

There are few who are comprised of a fabric so resilient they are able to selflessly impact the world on such a grand scale as Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Teresa. Nelson Mandela was among these rare individuals.