Today we honor the legacy of a great American who, in a short lifetime, set in motion a chain of events that reshaped our nation for generations to come and brought us closer to the ideal that all are created equal. That legacy is evident today from the Las Vegas Strip, to the streets of Selma, Alabama. Dr. King firmly believed we could realize the promise enshrined in our founding documents: no matter the color of our skin; no matter our culture, national origin, or who we love; we are all the same under the law and deserve the same set of opportunities. As we continue many of Dr. King’s struggles today, such as the fight to reduce poverty, we should pause to remember the sacrifices he made for this nation. We should remember today that each one of us has a responsibility to honor his legacy and bring America closer to the ideal of equality and a more perfect union.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:42:33 +0000
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