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Bernice King issued a request for politicians quoting her father after Donald Trump referenced Martin Luther King Jr. during his inauguration which coincided with MLK Day (January 20).
“To every politician,” she wrote on X (Twitter).
“The next time you quote my father, let it be in support of voting rights, civil rights, or human rights. Or in support of eradicating racism, poverty, and war. Or in support of reparations, a livable wage, or ending police brutality.”
Addressing the “Black and Hispanic communities” during his inauguration speech, Trump said his presidency would honor King’s legacy.
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“In his honor, we will strive together to make his dream a reality,” he said. “We will make his dream come true.”
Bernice King Draws Stark Contrast Between Martin Luther King Jr. & Donald Trump
Meanwhile, Bernice King gave a poignant speech during the annual commemorative service for her father at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he was once a pastor.
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