Guest Editorial: Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory…Continues

On the evening of April 4, 1968, James Earl Ray shot and killed the Rev. Dr. Mar­tin Luther King Jr., as he stood on the bal­cony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Fifty-six years after the assassination, Americans in general, and Black Ameri­cans in particular, all have a responsibil­ity to do what we can to keep achieving King’s “dream.” In the historic 1963 March on Washing­ton and beyond, the celebrated leader and civil rights martyr outlined his vision of a society where we are judged not by the color of our skin, but rather the con­tent of our character. Throughout his life, King inspired others through his work with disenfranchised communities across the United States. The legacy of King is especially relevant in these trying political times. It must be all hands on deck as the legacies of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965 are under assault from not only former President Donald Trump and the GOP, but also the U.S. Supreme Court as well as numerous state legislatures across the country. The greatest tribute in 2024 in keeping the legacy of King alive is for everyone to exercise their right to vote...