In “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., responded to criticisms from the white moderate about the urgency, timing, and techniques of the campaign for racial justice. In our times, how are responding to the fierce urgency of now?

After a week or so of the new year, how are we doing on our resolutions? Any time of year, there are ways of framing our efforts to help us stay committed to our highest values and shared goals.