Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-22) today recognized the historic 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, releasing the following statement:
"Today, on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream' speech, we again celebrate the words that moved a nation to embrace the cause of equality and civil rights. In Washington DC and in cities and towns throughout the country and right here in South Florida, we re-affirm our commitment to build the "beloved community' sought by Dr. King and advanced by so many who followed in his footsteps.
"Today the march continues forward: Forward towards good living wages for anyone willing to put in a hard day's work; Forward towards citizenship for 11 million aspiring Americans living in the shadows; Forward towards the right of any person to live in a committed relationship with the one they love; Forward towards shorter voting lines and easy access to ballot boxes. Forward towards all our children being safe on our streets and free from stand your ground justice Martin Luther King Jr. left us too early, but today and each and every day it is up to all of us to continue the march towards justice and equality for all."