Team,

As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

The violent insurrection at the Capitol we experienced on January 6 was a stark reminder of how far we have to go as a nation to drive out hatred and extremism -- and a reminder that our struggle for justice, equality, and peace is ongoing. Today, on this day of service and remembrance, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reflecting on what we can do to progress forward.

Dr. King led the March on Washington, and he led by example. He showed us that when we come together, we have the power to change the world. So while we reflect on the progress we've made in decades past, we also must acknowledge that our work is far from over.

The struggle for justice and equality lives in the peaceful protestors marching for Black lives last summer. It lives in the heroes stepping up to serve those hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis in their communities. It lives in each American fighting for racial, social, and economic justice and equality.

The best way to honor the legacy and life of Dr. King is by uniting around the common purpose of helping others in our community. On this day of service, I encourage you to find ways to give back to your community -- check out these virtual day of service events you can participate in.

As we work toward a more just future, we must continue to answer the call to serve because we are all in this together.

Thank you,

Chris Pappas