Honoring Dr. King ~ Combating Ignorance with Open Education & Emoji (Emoji-A-Day) ✨

Hey Moji Maniacs!

Today, Emoji-A-Day  celebrates two giants ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Wikipedia! It's an awareness day to reflect on the power of knowledge as a tool for progress, and how we can use it to build a more just and equitable world. 🌐

In that spirit, we are putting the rainbow🌈 emoji in the spotlight as it is a reminder of the power of visionary dreams when building towards a big bold, beautiful goal! And secondarily, the globe emoji, because Dr. King's dream was for the whole world!  🌎🌏🌍

Dr. King's dream of equality wasn't just about skin color; it was about access to opportunity, including education. Today, we have the Internet, a vast ocean of information at our fingertips. But like any ocean, it can be murky and treacherous. Ignorance and misinformation lurk around every click, threatening to drown out the voices of truth. 🤬

This is where it is important to understand how to use Wikipedia. This crowd-sourced encyclopedia is a wonderful tool of crowd-source information, a testament to the power of collaboration, referenced materials, and critical thinking. And just like Dr. King's dream, Wikipedia is built on the belief that everyone deserves access to accurate information, regardless of background or circumstance. ✊

But here's the thing: using Wikipedia wisely is like navigating the news or a modern day election. We still need to cross-check facts, be mindful of our  biases, and cultivate a healthy dose of skepticism in general, while maintaining an open mind. Just like Dr. King wouldn't blindly accept the status quo, we shouldn't blindly accept everything we read online or hear from others.

How can we honor Dr. King's legacy with every click? Here are some Moji-ful ways:

• Embrace the growth mindset - Challenge your own biases, seek out diverse perspectives, and remember that learning is a lifelong journey.
• Fact-check like a pro - Use reliable sources, be wary of sensational headlines, and don't share information you haven't verified.
• Spread the knowledge - Share Wikipedia articles, debunk misinformation, and encourage others to be critical consumers of information. 
• Support Wikipedia - Donate, volunteer your time, spread the word about this incredible resource, and encourage others to use it! 🙌

Make today a day of action, not just reflection. Turn Dr. King's dream into reality, one informed click at a time. The Internet is a very powerful tool, but it's only as powerful as the people who use it - and how they use. So use it wisely, with empathy, and with a commitment to building a brighter future for everyone. Check out Moji Musing for more on Wikipedia and how to be a savvy truth seeker.

✅ QUICK MOJI BITS & BYTES ✅ 

• Did you know Wikipedia has over 60 million articles in English alone? That's enough to fill over 1 billion books!
• The first Wikipedia edit was made on January 15, 2001, the same day as Martin Luther King Jr. Day! ️
• The word "Wikipedia" comes from "wiki," which means "quick" in Hawaiian, and "pedia," which means "encyclopedia."

🎆 INSPIRATION QUOTE OF THE DAY 🎆 

~ Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity ~

- Martin Luther King Jr

✨ INNOVATIVE PRODUCT OF THE DAY ✨

Behind all great innovation is knowledge. To innovate is to improve. Read the origin stories of leaders and movements that matter. 

• Why We Can't Wait (King Legacy) by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 
  Often applauded as King’s most incisive and eloquent book, Why We Can’t Wait recounts the Birmingham campaign in vivid detail, while underscoring why 1963 was such a crucial year for the civil rights movement. Available in Hardcover, paperback and on Kindle. 
  ➡️ Get yours on Amazon now!

• Moji Mashup 🌈 + 🌏 = ? 
  Today we played mashup of titan dreams  We loved how our matchup paired the Rainbow 🌈 emoji with the Globe 🌎 emoji, turning our thoughts into a great visual talking point for equality, freedom of education, Internet access, and visionary dreams. Check out to see what we cooked up in the Google Emoji Kitchen 🍳on our Facebook page or Pinterest board and share your own dreams in our Moji Mosiac FB group! ✌️
  
  
• Rainbow on Emojipedia 🌈
  Dig into the Rainbow's description and tech origin details, and unique emoji design versions across different platforms at Emojipedia, the ultimate emoji encyclopedia! 📚📲

• Playlist - Tune in to the MLK Dreams Playlist on Spotify including the tracks below, and more:
  
  
• Nina Simone - Why (The King Of Love Is Dead)
  
  
• James Taylor - Shed A Little Light
  
  
• Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
  
  
• Pride (In The Name Of Love)
  
  
• Marvin Gaye - Abraham, Martin And John
  
  
• Paul Simon - So Beautiful Or So What
  
  
• Neil Diamond - Dry Your Eyes
  
  
• One - India Arie 
  
  
• My President is Black 
  
  
• Public Enemy - By The Time I Get To Arizona