Congressman André Carson Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 20, 2014
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Congressman André Carson released the following statement regarding the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
"Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a champion not only for the rights of African Americans, but for people of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. He was a servant leader, giving of himself fully to better the lives of others," said Congressman Carson. "As our nation pauses today to remember the life and work of Dr. King, I hope that we will honor his legacy by engaging in service to one another and recognizing our ongoing responsibility to speak out against the injustices of our time."