John Delaney for President

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

- Dr. Martin Luther King

Friends, today we celebrate the legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King.

His powerful message of unity and peace still provides this nation with a critical roadmap towards achieving a more perfect union.

And every year, it's incumbent upon each and every American to ask ourselves how we can live up to his ideals of justice, equity, and inclusion.

Look, addressing the systemic racism in our country will not be simple. But we must start leveling the playing field for marginalized communities to ensure that all of our kids -- regardless of the color of their skin -- are given the same opportunities to succeed.

Because as of 2017, the median income of black households was nearly $28,000 lower than the median income for white households, and black Americans lived in poverty at more than double the rate of white Americans. The lack of upward economic mobility persists as a major issue for black families.

To address this, we must fight for universal health coverage. We must fight for solutions to climate change and protect vulnerable brown and black communities. And we must take a serious look at the root causes of gun violence that disproportionately impact communities of color.

And we can't stop there.

In order to address the economic impact of racial injustice, we should create more nonprofit banks to increase access to banking services in distressed communities. We need to ensure minority entrepreneurs have access to capital, and restore CFPB's focus on anti-discrimination regulations in financial services to ensure people aren't discriminated against.

And we must overhaul our corrupt criminal justice system that continues to demonstrate a clear bias against people of color.

These are just a few examples of how we should -- and must -- start creating an America that works for all of us.

Right now, our nation is at a crossroads. Our president seems determined to sow as much division and hatred as possible, and hyperpartisan rhetoric seems to overwhelm our political conversation.

The best way for us to honor the extraordinary life and singular contributions of Dr. King is to model ourselves on the values he embraced -- namely, nonviolence, service, compassion, and courage.

In this climate, we must heed the words of Dr. King, and recommit our efforts to bridge the divide, work towards ending poverty and racism, and live a life in service to others.

To read my commitment to Black America, please visit my website here >>

In solidarity,
John----

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