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Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

No, today is not about gay rights. Today is about human rights.

Dr. King fought for equality when the concept was still unheard of, quite literally putting his life on the line for his beliefs. As a civil rights pioneer, he broke ground for the people he represented and set a precedent for how we fight for rights today. His words still ring true as we discuss the importance of setting aside our differences and working together for the common good of humanity.

As a community still fighting for equality in a number of ways, it’s so important for us to take some time to reflect on this day, on how far we’ve come, and on where we’re going.

What will you do today to honor MLK?

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