Indian Americans call Martin Luther King’s legacy invaluable

Terming the legacy of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr as invaluable, Indian Americans, including Vice President Kamala Harris, on Monday said the country must continue to fight for the freedom to vote and freedom for all. King, who fought for civil rights for blacks, was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized racial justice, economic justice, and the freedom that leads to all of these, the freedom to vote,” Harris said.

He said, “The man whose legacy we celebrate today spoke for equality for all, his legacy is priceless and to truly honor it we need the freedom to vote and the freedoms for all.” The fight must go on.” “Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., let us all recommit to building a better, fairer, more equitable world,” he said. Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy said that there is still a long way to go to fulfill the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.

Congressman Ro Khanna said, “We honor Martin Luther King Jr., one of the greatest champions of justice and human rights in our nation’s history. As we reflect on his legacy, we recommit to building a more equal and just America for generations to come.” Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said leaders like Dr. King come once in a generation. He “taught us to dream and unite in difficult times”.

Republican leader Nikki Haley said that Martin Luther King’s words will be remembered forever that “we must meet our country’s challenges together.” Each one of us will do our little part for this.” Meanwhile, India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu along with several members of the Indian American community reached King’s home town of Atlanta, Georgia and paid tribute to him at the King Center there. Sandhu described King as a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement and an advocate of non-violence.

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