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still befighting formany of the
same injustices forwhich he,
literally, died. That says loudly
and clearly tome that ourwork
is yet undone. Inorder to “make
Americawhat it ought to be,” as
Dr. King fervently encouraged
thoseMemphis sanitationworkers
years ago, wemust strive to be
all that hewas: activists, change
seekers, communitypillars, faith
leaders, peaceful protesters and
followers ofChrist. I am so elated
towork alongside theAFSCME
for this very significant IAM 2018
campaign. Wemust live tomake a
difference andfinish theworkDr.
King began.”
Through the IAM 2018
Campaign, wewill create an
energized and spirited digital
communitywhowill collaborate,
congregate and create realworld
activism. Thesemodern day
freedom riders -- activists, faith
leaders, young people, volunteers,
workers and allies --will join us in
Memphis, Tennessee and share our
messagewith themasses.
I AM 2018will be America’swake up call.
AlongwithCOGIC,
AFSCME, and affiliated religious
groups and labor organizations, I
AM 2018will send a powerful
messageof solidarityand resistance
to a government that conitnues to
undervalueworking people and
people of color.Wewill not back
down.We are here to stay.
TWT
