Friends,

As we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this year, we also mourn the passing of my colleague and civil rights icon, the late-Congressman John Lewis. Both men's work was born out of pain but also a deep love for their country. They knew that our country would only live up to our boldest ideals if we had the courage to commit to undoing an unjust status quo -- and that doing so would involve a fair bit of "good trouble."

"Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope," taken from Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech, is the inspiration for his memorial on Washington D.C.'s National Mall. It stands over 30 feet tall, positioned amongst monuments to war heroes and our founding fathers.

But at this very moment, a security perimeter to protect against terror attacks like those we experienced by white supremacists on January 6 has made that memorial largely inaccessible to the public. I am heartbroken that this is necessary at the heart of our American democracy.

As we reckon with centuries of racism and an increase of white supremacy, we can follow Dr. King's roadmap of perseverance in even the most challenging times. We can create a country with liberty and justice for all through service to our communities and one another. We can ease the burden of Black, Indigenous, and communities of color by speaking out when their safety is threatened. We must commit to doing everything we can to tear down the barriers of injustice.

Dr. King stood for justice when it was deeply unpopular and when it put him at considerable risk. His lifelong pursuit of freedom, justice, and equality is more important than ever, so I invite you to join me today in finding ways to honor his legacy, live out a life of service, and promote justice for all.

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Thank you,

Jason



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