McCollum Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) released the following statement in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which will be observed on Monday, January 16:

“In his 39 years, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped transform our country from one where African-Americans were forced to use separate drinking fountains to one in which an African-American is about to complete two terms holding the highest office in the land. On this day set aside to remember Dr. King’s legacy, we reflect on his commitment to social justice and on the powerful, nonviolent movement he fostered to expand opportunity and build a more compassionate and equal America.

“Around the nation, and here at home in Minnesota, Americans of all ages will further Dr. King’s legacy by dedicating their time on Monday to community service. As we transition to a new Administration, this civic engagement is all the more important. In the year ahead, we must redouble our efforts to defend voting rights, speak out against discrimination in all forms, and pursue justice and equality for all Americans.”