Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. and his words today

/mnyLxOTq9UHXw-gAqpDx_gYG-TLfjzTZDC_7zPVOpxI= Dear {NAME}, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, we remember and honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — a man who did more for our country than can ever truly be written or measured. The past year was challenging for many reasons. We lost civil rights icons like my friend, Congressman John Lewis. We saw nationwide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, and started a tough, uncomfortable conversation about what it means to be Black in America. It is unfortunate that it took these tragedies for us to have an open dialogue — but ultimately, it takes work from all of us to create a better, more equitable world. We have many bumps in the road ahead of us. Progress isn’t a straight line, and Dr. King had a vision of America that we are still working towards every day. While we may have stumbles on our quest for equality and justice, we have come a long way, and we can be proud of the strides we have made. Today and every day, I want us all to remember Dr. King’s words, and also remember that we must continue his work and honor his legacy by continuing to fight for what’s right, even when it’s difficult. As Dr. King said, “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” — Rep. Hank Johnson --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hank Johnson Facebook Icon](/JpfH_DP-B7B3aJZBw_lwac16umX-KNEPO2n9FgwS3Jk=) [Hank Johnson Twitter Icon](/qD3-JCYwIK7b6Ok7Ned29GRdxeaHYV0Eitznrv7LxyU=) [Hank Johnson Instagram Icon](/C-Ztn7h7xJ3CrotKwCZPhoNUUNZrEurZTU5JR5aegnc=) Congressman Hank Johnson is a former defense attorney, DeKalb County commissioner, small business owner, and magistrate judge who now serves in Congress as a champion for the middle class. This email was sent to {EMAIL} because we want to keep you fully informed about Hank's persistent work toward better healthcare, gun safety reform, quality education, and well-paying jobs. If you prefer, contribution checks may also be mailed to Hank's campaign office at: Hank Johnson for Congress 4153 Flat Shoals Pkwy Suite 322 Building C, 2nd Fl. Decatur GA 30034 United States Paid for by Committee to Re-elect Henry "Hank" Johnson [unsubscribe](/v8vXO7SB1fqwXxlRib1O4tWxZ12eZeHmNV9HWTA-RcE=)