The United States (U.S.) Embassy Statement on the Birthdate of Martin Luther King, Jr. – Africa.com
The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., born on January 15, 1929, was a respected American civil rights leader who advocated peace, unity, justice and human rights. Dr. King’s message has endured for more than half a century since his death because he believed in universal values and believed that every person was an “heir to a legacy of dignity and worth.” In 1964, when he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize, he said: “I dare to believe that people all over the world can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their souls, and dignity, equality and peace for their spirits. free. “
These values inspired U.S. engagement in South Sudan decades ago—the belief that every person deserves the dignity to live in peace, the freedom to participate in the civil and political process, and a government responsive to their needs.
“The time is always right to do the right thing,” said Dr. King. “We reiterate our call on South Sudan’s transitional government to do the right thing – prioritize education, invest in health, pay wages and use public revenues to benefit the people of South Sudan.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of the U.S. Embassy in South Sudan.
