Schakowsky Statement Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Day
January 21, 2008
| For Immediate Release: January 21, 2008 | Contact: Peter Karafotas (202) 226-6898 |
Schakowsky Statement Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Day | ||
| Washington, D.C.-U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement today to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday. | ||
| "As our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday today, we are reminded of his remarkable accomplishments as a civil rights leader and as a lifelong advocate for human justice and peace. More than 40 years have past since Dr. King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Dr. King's words from that day and his life's work helped inspire a generation of Americans to think differently about race. Sadly, Dr. King's life ended tragically and prematurely, but his dream lives on. We have made significant progress in the last 40 years. Back then, it would've been unthinkable for an African-American to be one of the lead candidates for President of the United States. While we have come very far, more must be done to achieve racial equality in our country. Dr. King was a visionary, a man ahead of his time, and his words of wisdom and contributions to our country will never be forgotten." |