“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly”
Rev Martin Luther King Jr (1963)

WASHINGTON, January, 16 2023 -- Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an extraordinary human being whose legacy as a civil rights leader, social activist, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize serves as an inspiration to us all. Dr. King dreamed of a nation in which every person is equal, and he devoted his life to advancing equality, social justice, and economic opportunity for all.

As we honor the legacy of Dr. King, let us remember his inspiration and our ongoing quest for peace, freedom, equality, and justice. AACAP, through our commitment to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within our own organization, our physician workforce, and our practice of medicine, celebrates the values and principles inspired by Dr. King. His fight against racial injustice and his vision of liberty and justice for all inspires all of us.

As we honor the legacy of Dr. King, let us remember his inspiration and our ongoing quest for peace, freedom, equality, and justice. AACAP, through our commitment to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within our own organization, our physician workforce, and our practice of medicine, celebrates the values and principles inspired by Dr. King. His fight against racial injustice and his vision of liberty and justice for all inspires all of us.

I remember a quote by civil rights hero, former congressperson, and political leader, John Lewis who said, “Dr. King taught us to recognize the dignity and worth of every human being, as He was the moral compass of our nation.”

Today we celebrate the conviction and great sacrifices of the many who have fought, and continue to fight, for equality and opportunity for all. The incredible work of Dr. King, and of so many others who continue to dedicate their lives to the pursuit of justice and equity, is far from complete.

MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. So let us all make a commitment with action on this day to breathe, live, and act with collective love and hope to serve one another and our diverse communities. May we also remember his challenge to each of us to recognize the important role we all play in building a more just and equitable society, to expose and eliminate racism and hatred in all forms, and to work each and every day – through our words and through our actions, to maintain a steady march toward equality.

As his words remind us, we are “one single garment of destiny”, guided by our humanity. May we all join hands, voices, and hearts in our shared quest for justice, equality, and peace.

Sincerely,


Warren Ng, MD
President, AACAP