February may be the shortest month of the year, but Black History Month really begins on the third Monday of January, which is the day we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. The federal government encourages citizens to celebrate the day through volunteerism, calling it a "day of national service." But many citizens understand that we truly honor Martin Luther King, Jr. through our political activism. This video is a testament to the continuing struggle not only for civil rights but also human rights in the District of Columbia. . . . → Read More: Martin Luther King Peace March in 2019