Monday, January 18, 2016

MLK Day




Today, millions of Americans from coast to coast will gather to commemorate the life, legacy, and work of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We do so because America, as we know it, would not exist if not for the road that Dr. King paved for us - a road paved by the blood, sweat, and tears of civil rights martyrs. He broke down walls and shattered obstacles for so many of us, so that we could live in a more fair and just world.

But unfortunately, we are still from achieving the perfect union we envision. In this country, there are still people mistreated because of the color of their skin, the person they choose to love, or the place they choose to pray. 

Let us use not just today, but every single day, to carry on Dr. King's legacy of justice to get closer to that equal society. We must all work together to stand up against injustice and intolerance wherever we see it in the world. We must all do our part to make our neighborhoods, communities, and our country better places to live. 

Sincerely,
Letitia James
New York City Public Advocate

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