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Today marks what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 94th birthday. Every year on this day, I find myself thinking about his teachings and reflecting on his legacy. Dr. King has always inspired me, not only because of his courageous fight for civil rights, but because he grew up in a situation familiar to me, a Black man of faith in a divided South. The grandson of sharecroppers, Dr. King learned the teachings of Jesus Christ at the feet of his grandmother, who would read to him and his siblings from the Bible. It was his grandmother who instilled in him a Christian love for all mankind. And it was his faith that would become the baseline for his teachings and the inspiration behind his fight for equality.
While Dr. King articulated his messages of peace, unity, and faith better than anyone else could have, I wanted to take some time to take a look at each of these messages and explain what they mean to me, personally.
“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
Dr. King’s speeches were filled with a message of unity, but this quote is one of my favorites. Equal rights and unity can’t exist without one another. When we come to understand that all men and women are equal – created in the image of God – it doesn’t matter if our looks, backgrounds, or beliefs are different. In fact, our differences are what make us beautiful. Our differences make us better. It’s when our differences are embraced and when we are united that we can overcome anything. We can stand together in the face of adversity. We can fight together to end the scourge of discrimination. We can work together to build a better, brighter, more just future for all Americans.
When we are divided, we are weak. When we use our differences to be at odds with our brothers and sisters, we are vulnerable. It’s no secret that need unity in this country. When in doubt, we can always look to the words of Dr. King to help us find our way.
“Unity has never meant uniformity.”
This one is interesting. If you look at the current environment we live in, you’ll notice that many have lost the meaning of unity. Too often, people are taught that unity means falling in lockstep, thinking the same way, looking the same way, or voting the same way. That couldn’t be further from the truth. All you have to do is look at my story and you have a living, breathing example. Throughout my entire career, I’ve been told that I should allow the color of my skin to dictate what I think and how I vote. That mindset is poisonous to the fabric of who we are as a people. The sooner we understand that our individuality is what makes us great, it’s our differences that make each patch on the quilt of America beautiful, the sooner we can bring America into her
greatest days yet.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.”
These days, America needs faith. Faith in a higher power, faith in our great nation, faith that America’s best days are still ahead. I know there is a staircase to climb, and I know America’s brightest days are at the top. But the believers need to take the first step, and it is up to us, as leaders, to guide our brothers and sisters up the staircase with us. Only then can we begin our ascent to a brighter tomorrow. America is not a perfect country, and it’s certainly not filled with perfect people with perfect solutions. But we were made by a perfect Creator who has instilled in us the tools to make this country better. With perseverance, a lot of sweat and tears, and a mustard seed of faith, we have always managed to learn from our history and mistakes to build a
better future. That’s what keeps my faith alive.
On Dr. King’s birthday, we could all benefit from reflecting on his words and teachings. I am honored and humbled to be able to stand on the shoulders of such a great man. Dr. King built the foundation that made it possible for Black Americans of all backgrounds to succeed. He made it possible for a young boy from North Charleston to become the first Black senator from the Great State of South Carolina, and for that I will forever be grateful.
Happy Birthday, and thank you, Dr. King - thanks to you and all the grandmothers that take the time and love to teach us to be more like Jesus.
Senator Tim Scott
John- Senator Tim Scott here. Serving the people of South Carolina is the most incredible honor of my life, but none of this would be possible without your support.
I made a promise many years ago that I would do everything possible to restore the American Dream and create opportunities for other kids who grew up like I did-in a single-parent home with a mom who worked two jobs just to put food on the table and keep the lights on.
Only in our great country can the grandson of a cotton picker grow up to serve in both chambers of Congress.
This is just the beginning, John. Can I count on you to join my American Dream Team and keep this fight going?
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Thank you for everything, and God Bless,
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