Make Dr. King’s dream a reality, for refugees and immigrants and for all of humanity.

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Dear Friend,

As we celebrate the Marin Luther King Jr. holiday and reflect on the monumental life and legacy of Dr. King, I wanted to share this quote with you as it speaks to me directly, “We may all have come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The dream that Dr. King envisioned for all humanity nearly 60 years ago is the same dream we're still striving to achieve today — whether justice for African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, or marginalized people — we're indeed in the same boat now.

As a refugee from Africa, I am often reminded that the freedom I enjoy, opportunities I received, and achievements in this country are on the shoulders of many African Americans who struggled for equality and justice. At the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, we are honoring King’s legacy every day by welcoming newcomers into our communities and ensuring that their rights and dignities are respected, and that they are afforded the same opportunities to live the American dream. That’s what Dr. King wanted, for everyone – including refugees and immigrants, to be treated equally, with dignity in a society that rejects all forms of racism, discrimination, hate, and bigotry.

Just as King so famously said on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial across the Potomac from our headquarters office, "Even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream." USCRI has been working tirelessly for 110 years to welcome those fleeing violence, discrimination, and oppression — from religious freedom to political tyranny. We are dream-keepers.

Since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, we have resettled thousands of Afghans across this country. They, too, are the beneficiaries of his dream for a better life and future than they left behind. While times are challenging, we are one step closer to achieving his dream of a just society for all.

Let this day be a reminder that our work at USCRI plays a role in helping create the world Dr. King and the many civil rights activists before and after him have dedicated their lives to accomplish.

To honor the memory of Dr. King, I encourage you all to celebrate the rich diversity of our country and focus on our similarities and not our differences. Take some time on this special holiday to think about what we can do each day to make Dr. King’s dream a reality, for refugees and immigrants and for all of humanity.

Eskinder Negash
President and Chief Executive Officer
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)

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