Civil Rights Act Remains a Monumental Achievement
July 5, 2022 | Georgia
On July 2, we celebrate the 58th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. On July 4 we celebrate Independence Day in America. A few days ago, the United States Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973).
Just a few days before, we celebrated Fathers Day and Juneteenth.
We are at a moment in time, in our nation’s history, in which we have a beautiful opportunity to unite and end the squabbles overburdening us now.
Fifty-eight years ago, there was civil unrest in America. During that time, many of us in the Black community were fighting for equal rights and equal justice.
That 20th century movement was led by my uncle, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr… (Excerpt from Newsmax)
