Fifty-one years ago Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
Decades since his death, many people continue to spread his legacy.
Below are posts from Alaska's political delegation in Washington D.C. remembering Dr. King.
Congressman Don Young (R)
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – a true American hero whose message of equality and justice reverberate across the world and inspires us every day.
Posted by Dan Sullivan on Monday, January 20, 2020
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R)
Senator Murkowski Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Today, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we pause in remembrance and celebration of a civil rights hero whose commitment to justice and equality continue to inspire. While Dr. King’s dream was central to the African-American struggle for equality in the face of persistent racial discrimination, it was also a call to action for each of us, regardless of race - to rise above hatred and embrace the diversity that makes America the incredible nation that it is. In honor of Dr. King, let us commit to a day of service, service to community and our neighbors. Forge a path of peace and love. Love for our nation and love for one another. As Dr. King so famously said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Posted by Lisa Murkowski on Monday, January 20, 2020
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