Yesterday was Martin Luther King Day, and it’s imperative that we never lose sight of this man’s contributions to our society, and the impact that the Civil Rights Movement had on our country. There are still groups fighting equality battles and channeling Dr. King’s resilient spirit to ensure that the same inalienable rights are afforded to all, without discrimination or fear of persecution.

We owe Martin Luther King Jr. an immense debt of gratitude for making the sacrifices to end the scourge of Jim Crow, promote racial tolerance and fairness and assure that the words of the Declaration of Independence ring true – for everyone.