For many African-Americans
gathered, it was a reminder that the Republican Party – the party of Abraham
Lincoln – wasn’t as estranged from the civil rights movement as some of the
more official commemoration events would make it seem…
“It’s a movement that had
its roots in the black community and in the Republican community,” Ada Fisher,
a Republican National committeewoman from North Carolina, who is
African-American, told ABC News. “Most people don’t talk about the fact that
Martin Luther King was a Republican…”
As former President George W. Bush said today.
Dr. King was on this Earth
just 39 years, but the ideals that guided his life of conscience and purpose
are eternal. Honoring him requires the commitment of every one of us. There's
still a need for every American to help hasten the day when Dr. King's vision
is made real in every community -when what truly matters is not the color of a
person's skin, but the content of their character.
Laura and I thank the King
family and all who work to carry on the legacy of a great man and the promise
of a great Nation. May we continue to march toward the day when the dignity and
humanity of every person is respected. And
may God continue to bless America.
Although King was a Republican and his niece is one as
well, his
work goes beyond politics.
Alveda King, the niece of
Martin Luther King, Jr., said to cheers that she is a Republican, but noted the
limits to party affiliation.
“So much transcends
politics,” she said.
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