Monday, January 16, 2017

Remembering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we recognize and remember Dr. Martin Luther King and his legacy of increased hope and fairness for all people in America, regardless of race, religion, gender or creed. It is a good time to reflect on where we are as a country. While we have certainly made progress in terms of positive change for people of color, we still have far to go to meet true equality and opportunity for all. Now more than ever we should make standing for the voiceless a priority in our country and community. We should be an advocate for all people who face injustices in their lives. Dr. King planted seeds of hope that life should and could be better for all Americans. That hope carried a generation forward and continues to inspire me today. My job is to ensure Cherokees, and all of Indian Country, are always respected and remain an integral part of our nation's fabric. At Cherokee Nation, we are striving to build a brighter future for all of our citizens. We are forever indebted to true American heroes like Dr. Martin Luther King. His fight for civil rights increased the opportunities and freedoms that we all enjoy today.

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