Oklahoma Democratic Party
Chairman’s Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Today, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Oklahoma
Democratic Party Chair Todd Goodman issued the following statement:

“Today is a day for both the celebration of the life and legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the tireless movement for equality and
understanding he helped foster.  Through non-violent action, peaceful
assembly and soaring rhetoric, Dr. King helped show all Americans a
better way forward and reminded our nation that all are created equal.
“While we remain imperfect, we have come a long way since Dr. King’s
speech nearly a half century ago. While on this day we certainly
reflect on our progress,  we also look forward to bettering ourselves
and our nation and to upholding the values Dr. King spoke of when he
addressed a nation from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. As Dr. King
said that day, ours must be a nation where our children ‘will not be
judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their
character.’  On this day, we honor his vision by engaging in service
to those in our communities who need assistance. I believe in doing
so, we honor the life and continue the legacy of Dr. King.”

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