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# DLA Distribution commander delivers Martin Luther King, Jr. Day message

By DLA Distribution Public AffairsDLA Distribution

                NEW Cumberland, Pa.  –              
On Monday, January 15, we honor and celebrate the legacy of the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The federal holiday commemorates Dr. King’s contributions to the fight against racial segregation and his dream of a society based on equality and justice.

The reoccurring theme is Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day on, NOT a Day Off! and is a call to action through personal service. We keep Dr. King’s legacy alive by getting involved and working to strengthen the values of the communities we serve. It is a time to reflect on the progress made in civil rights and to inspire continued efforts toward a more inclusive and harmonious future.

This year holds particular significance; it also marks the 60th anniversary of Dr. King being awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace, recognizing his commitment to nonviolent methods during the Civil Rights Movement. In his acceptance speech, King pondered the contradiction that he would be given a prize to honor peace regarding a movement filled with much violence, oppression, and injustice toward people. He stated that nonviolence is in fact the answer explaining, “I conclude that this award, which I receive on behalf of that movement, is a profound recognition that nonviolence is the answer to the crucial political and moral question of our time — the need for man to overcome oppression and violence without resorting to violence and oppression.”

At the time, the prize money was $54,123, or about $551,000 in modern currency. Dr. King donated his financial prize to support the Civil Rights Movement, demonstrating his enduring commitment to the cause. His extraordinary deed of kindness was a powerful demonstration of his dedication to furthering the causes of justice and equality.

On MLK Day, let us honor Dr. King’s vision for equality and justice for all. I encourage you to reflect on his teachings, embrace diversity, and take positive actions in our communities. We should all strive for a world where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Freedom, equality, and inclusion are true force multipliers and imperative to our national defense and the strength of our Nation.

I, along with Mr. Knight, thank you and your families for all you do to support our local communities, our organization, our Warfighters, and our great Nation.

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