Being Quote by Linda Thomas-Greenfield

I find it reprehensible that anyone would seek to denigrate the legacy of Dr. King in any way.

— Jesse White

I am humbled, gratified and overjoyed at the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in commemoration of my father's leadership. It…

— Martin Luther King III

“It is appropriate that we celebrate Martin Luther King, a man who struggled so valiantly to restore humanity to the oppressed and the oppressor.”

— Chinua Achebe

In my view, the most important lesson we can learn from Dr. King is not what he said at the March on Washington but…

— Michelle Alexander

It was Dr. King's tireless activism that fostered our modern way of relating to one another.

— Wynton Marsalis

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!

— Maya Angelou

We are one people; we are only family. And when we finally accept these truths, then we will be able to fulfill Dr. King's…

— John Lewis

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a time to honor the greatest champion of racial equality who taught a nation - through compassion and…

— Mark Pryor

There's no question that the Kings have been, are, and can be great hosts for any major events.

— Gary Bettman

Such thanks as fits a king's remembrance.

— William Shakespeare

As for our great King, when we venture into His presence, let us have a purpose there. Let us beware of playing at praying;…

— Charles Spurgeon

Just as Dr. King was a disciple of Gandhi and Christ, we must now be Dr. King's disciples. Dr. King challenged us to work…

— Cesar Chavez