Charlene Ruto has hailed slain civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.The president's daughter said King helped shape the world by championing for equality, the eradication of discrimination, racism and poverty.For sure, he was a unique being. Let's embrace unity," said a netizen.On January 16, the world marked Martin Luther King Day.
In honouring the life & legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr, the world celebrated Martin Luther King Jr's Day aka #MLKDay today."
Despite the incredible activism and sacrifice from our ancestors, gaining the rights to participate in our democracy and be protected from persecution has always been a constant fight for people of color. The legacy our foremothers and forefathers worked so hard to build continues to be threatened as voters across the country still face increasing barriers to civic.
King said those honored for their work today provide hope for the future of the causes of equality and justice MLK worked toward.There are pockets of hope," he said, "and by celebrating these types of events we shine a light on the possibilities of moving forward.
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