While The civil rights movement was led by Christians, it is easy to forget how many believers -- particularly evangelicals in the South -- did not support the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On this day set aside to honor this great leader we should read his "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and reflect on how his words are applicable to us today.

I’d also add that for most of us Gen X-ers, our knowledge of Dr. King begins with his assassination and works backwards to his "I Have a Dream" speech. We tend to forget the small yet momentous events that sparked the civil rights movement in America. To help fill in some of the gaps in our education I would highly recommend viewing the superb "Boycott."

Because the movie came out on HBO and was about a boycott of public busses in the ‘50s, it’s not hard to see why it slipped beneath most people’s radar. But the inherent drama of this true story is as exciting as anything you’re likely to see in the theaters this year. Watching it will make you wonder why we can’t seem to muster the same will to fight injustice today. I really can’t recommend it enough.