Rep. Ayanna Pressley opted to boycott President Trump's second inauguration, choosing instead to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a local event in Roxbury. Pressley highlighted the importance of community action and solidarity amidst national political tensions. She emphasized the power of the people to drive change regardless of who holds political office. The event brought together various community members and organizations to foster a message of hope and equity, especially in light of ongoing challenges facing immigrant rights and social justice.
Today's event is about reminding us all that regardless of who sits behind the desk in the Oval Office or who holds the gavel in Congress, the power to enact transformative change has always resided in the people.
Dr. King taught us the power of solidarity, and it is vital that we recognize how racism, xenophobia, and inequality are interconnected. Together, we must and we will dismantle these barriers and build a society rooted in equity and inclusion for all.
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