Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was observed this year with many people living in poverty, and the federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009, while Black individuals make up 20.1% of the population in poverty and workers still earn $7.25 per hour in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wyoming.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his thoughts on the state of Black America in a 1967 interview with NBC News, pointing out the challenges of racial, social, and economic equality, and the need for the nation to address the inequities and systematic issues that still plague the African American community.

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Tony Lewis Jr., an activist who fights against mass incarceration and family reunification, reflected on the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and encouraged people to love each other, address poverty, and fight for peace.

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Youth-led solutions to the issues plaguing Washington, D.C., are being proposed in the 2024 DC MLK Essay Contest, with youth-led initiatives aimed at combating crime, homelessness, and unaffordable housing, such as Project RISE.

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of peace, truth, and justice continues to inspire people to take action and fight for justice in a world of war, poverty, and injustice.

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Washington Gas is committed to improving access to safe, reliable and affordable energy solutions for all through its assistance programs and investments in emerging technologies, while also promoting personal and corporate responsibility through meaningful conversations, mentoring, and emerging technologies.

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Andrew Young, one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s closest aides, spoke about his final days with the slain civil rights leader at the Washington National Cathedral, urging people to continue his fight for justice.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for equality in healthcare and emphasized prioritizing love, especially self-care and self-love, to combat health disparities and socioeconomic challenges affecting Black Americans.

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of nonviolent social change continues to inspire civil rights activists to call for peace and justice in the Middle East, Ukraine, and the U.S. today.

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