Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Rev. Dr. Harry Blake, local civil rights pioneer, discusses his experiences with Martin Luther King Jr., at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2019. Blake quoted King’s words, “I decided to stick to love because hate is too much of a burden for me to bare.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Members from the Barksdale community wait as Rev. Dr. Harry Blake, local civil rights pioneer, makes his way to the podium to talk about Martin Luther King Jr. at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2019. Blake discussed his childhood on a plantation and how he became a leader with the help of King. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

An audience member smiles while recording a speech given by local civil rights pioneer, Rev. Dr. Harry Blake at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2019. Blake served with Martin Luther King Jr. in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

A woman in the crowd holds back tears as Rev. Dr. Harry Blake, local civil rights pioneer, shares his story of growing up in the South during the Civil Rights era at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2019. Blake discussed his childhood on a plantation and how he became a leader alongside Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Col. Sara Custer, 2nd Mission Support Group commander, asks local civil rights pioneer, Rev. Dr. Harry Blake, how he was able to stay positive through his hardships at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2019. Blake served with Martin Luther King Jr. in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Col. Rob Makros, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, thanks Rev. Dr. Harry Blake, local civil rights pioneer, for his time and dedication with a plaque at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2019. Blake served as the first field secretary of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference under the guidance of Martin Luther King Jr. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller)

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Published Jan. 23, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Lillian Miller
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Rev. Dr. Harry Blake, local civil rights pioneer, discusses his experiences with Martin Luther King Jr., at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2019. Blake served with King in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.