United Women in Faith Calls for Racial Justice and Equity This Martin Luther King Jr. Day

For Immediate Release

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NEW YORK – In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, United Women in Faith today reminded the public of King’s faith-led leadership with pleas to continue the fight against injustice.

“Today, United Women in Faith joins the world reflecting on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,” said General Secretary and CEO Sally Vonner. “His leadership exemplifies the role of faith beyond the walls of a church and shows how our faith compels us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God (Micah 6:8). King’s life and legacy guide us in our commitment to be the church where people of all races come together.

“Today, we are facing threats to the justice we are called to pursue. The lessons of King’s work have been ignored or warped by powerful people. United Women in Faith, and all those who believe in King’s vision, must rise against these challenges to continue the struggle for true racial equity and justice in the laws, policies, structures, and practices of both church and state.

“If you believe in what Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for in his time, we welcome you to join us on the path to racial justice. King accomplished much, but his dream is not yet realized. From addressing the school-to-prison pipeline, to eliminating institutional racism in the church and beyond, we call our sisters and the broader community to join in the ongoing pursuit of racial justice.”

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United Women in Faith is the largest denominational organization for women in the United States.