MAGINNESS - VALUES OF MARTIN LUTHER KING LIVE ON
04-04-08

On the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King SDLP Justice Spokesperson Alban Maginness has said that we all must work to achieve and secure the goals of civil rights for all citizens.

Mr Maginness stated:

“As we recall the 40th anniversary Martin Luther King’s death today, we should also reflect on how 2008 is the 40th anniversary of the civil rights struggle in the north. We should use this anniversary to critically and honestly assess how much this struggle has achieved and how much work we still need to do.

The principles which Martin Luther King lived and died for are as prevalent today as they were then. As he inspired a generation to question and challenge inequality, so must we. In recalling our own civil rights struggle we must inspire a new generation of activism. We must refocus all our efforts on achieving the goals and aspirations of the civil rights movements. We all should all strive to see the promised land of equality, parity of esteem and equal opportunity for all. These were the goals that Martin Luther King stood for in 1968. These should be the goals that we all strive to uphold and secure in 2008.”

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