Today, January 19th 2009, we commemorate the life and legacy
of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s celebration carries
special significance: Last Thursday marked what would have been Dr. King’s
80th birthday, and tomorrow, our country will welcome its first African-American
President. The election of Barack Obama is a step toward social and racial
justice, and a reminder of what’s possible.
This economic crisis affects all New Yorkers, and a full recovery will require all of us to give a little more. Today is a day of remembrance, but it’s also a national day of service. There’s no better time to come together and commit to serving our communities in need.
Today, I’ll be joining State Senator Liz Krueger to volunteer at a soup kitchen in Manhattan, one of many events organized by the New York City Coalition Against Hunger.
NYCCAH is a fantastic organization, and their website makes it easy to find volunteer opportunities. Or, you can find a community service event through President-elect Obama’s website.
Use your day off to volunteer, and let’s show the country that New Yorkers are committed to service and the dream of MLK.



me da gusto como la gente cambia con el nombre de MLK soy un cambio real desde que conosi un grupo de jovenes en mi pais y aprendi a amar a mis enemigos y amigo por igualdad
Posted by: DANIEL GEORGE | April 29, 2009 at 12:06 AM