Friends,
Today, Americans from coast to coast are honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We're doing so because our country - and our world - would not be the same without Dr. King's unmatched success in advancing civil rights and equal opportunity.
Whether it's racial justice, economic justice, or criminal justice, Dr. King's example is not academic. It's a road-map for us to expand fairness for ourselves, our communities and our country. It's a call to action for all of us.
But, just as Dr. King didn't march alone, we too must act with arms locked, heads held high, and a gaze towards a brighter tomorrow where opportunity is present and prosperity shared.
May this day inspire us to recommit ourselves to work together for the betterment of all.
Sincerely,
Letitia "Tish" James
New York City Public Advocate