Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an important day for many Americans to celebrate the life and impact of one of the greatest Civil Rights activists to ever live. Although it has been almost 51 years since his life was taken, the same fight for equality that Dr. King was leading is still being fought today, and it's important that we not forget the lessons he taught us.
Here's how some notable people and organizations paid tribute to Dr. King and his incredible legacy of activism:
\u201cI\u2019ve always drawn inspiration from what Dr. King called life\u2019s most persistent and urgent question: "What are you doing for others?" Let\u2019s honor his legacy by standing up for what is right in our communities and taking steps to make a positive impact on the world.\u201d— Barack Obama (@Barack Obama) 1548087282
\u201c"Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLKDay #MLK #MartinLutherKingJrDay\u201d— bisexual.org (@bisexual.org) 1548088711
\u201cThank you, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. \ud83d\udc9c If you need support, reach out to us 24/7 at: 866.488.7386 or text/chat us at: https://t.co/hxtScqt870 \ud83d\udcf2\n\ud83c\udfa8 art by @AshleyLukash \ud83c\udfa8\n#lgbtq+ #MLKDay\u201d— The Trevor Project (@The Trevor Project) 1548089465
\u201cAn ignorant question leads Dr. King to offer a strong lesson in black history in two minutes flat. I can tell that he\u2019s slightly irritated, but also determined to break it ALL the way down. Which he does brilliantly. A king. #MLK90\u201d— Ava DuVernay (@Ava DuVernay) 1548087391
\u201cInjustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Today, we pause to remember the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u201d— National Center for Transgender Equality (@National Center for Transgender Equality) 1548086709
\u201cI often look to the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for inspiration. These words ring especially true today: \u201cThe time is always right to do what is right.\u201d \n\nLet\u2019s recommit to fighting for the very best of who we are & remember to be joyful warriors along the way. #MLKDay\u201d— Vice President Kamala Harris (@Vice President Kamala Harris) 1548089891
\u201cToday we honor the life and work of a true hero, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\n#MLKDay #MLK2019 #MLKJr\u201d— Disney Channel (@Disney Channel) 1548088201
\u201cRemember my mother. Today. Always.\n\nThere would be no #MLKDay without #CorettaScottKing. \n\nArchitect of the King legacy. Exemplary leader. Founder of @TheKingCenter less than 3 months after my father was assassinated.\n\nAnd she taught #MLK about the global peace movement. \n\n#MLK90\u201d— Be A King (@Be A King) 1548088973
\u201c"The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people but the silence over that by the good people."\n\n#MLK #MLK90 #MLKDay\u201d— Lambda Legal (@Lambda Legal) 1548085887
\u201cWe honor the leaders before us and uplift new leaders in today's fight for justice. We uplift Women, Black queer and transgender communities, the undocumented, the disabled, those with records, and all Black lives along the gender spectrum. #MLKDay #MLK90 #BlackLivesMatter #BLM\u201d— Black Lives Matter (@Black Lives Matter) 1548085488
