Celebrating Dr. King's Vision for a More Just Tomorrow
National Civil Rights Museums Commemorate April 4th with an Urgent Call to Action Honoring Dr. King's Legacy
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Civil Rights Museums (NCRM) commemorated the 58th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination with a powerful call to action, urging Americans to continue the fight for racial and social justice.
The NCRM, a coalition of the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, hosted a commemoration ceremony at the Lorraine Motel, the site where Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968.
The event featured a keynote address by Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., a prominent civil rights leader and longtime friend of Dr. King's. Dr. LaFayette emphasized the importance of continuing Dr. King's legacy, stating, "We must not forget the sacrifices made by Dr. King and countless others who fought for racial and social justice. We must continue to push forward, using our collective voices to demand change and create a more just society."
The commemoration also included a panel discussion featuring civil rights leaders and experts, who discussed the current state of civil rights and the ongoing struggle for racial and social justice. The panelists highlighted the need for continued activism, education, and community engagement to address the systemic issues that persist in America today.
In addition to the commemoration ceremony, the NCRM launched a new initiative, "The Call to Action," which aims to inspire and mobilize individuals to take action in their communities. The initiative features a series of educational resources, including a video series, interactive exhibits, and social media campaigns, designed to engage Americans in the ongoing fight for civil rights.
"We are proud to honor Dr. King's legacy by issuing a call to action to the American people," said NCRM Executive Director, Beverly Morgan-Walters. "We believe that by working together, we can create a more just and equitable society for all. We urge everyone to join us in this effort and to continue the fight for civil rights and social justice."
The National Civil Rights Museums' commemoration ceremony and "The Call to Action" initiative are part of a larger effort to preserve and promote the history of the civil rights movement, while also inspiring and mobilizing individuals to take action in their communities.
About the National Civil Rights Museums The National Civil Rights Museums (NCRM) is a coalition of the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The NCRM is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the civil rights movement, while also inspiring and mobilizing individuals to take action in their communities. For more information, please visit our website at www.nationalcivilrightsmuseums.org.