Governor Kathy Hochul honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 57th Annual MLK Day Celebration, deeply reflecting on his final speech given in New York.
In her remarks, Hochul emphasized the importance of action in the ongoing struggle for justice, stating, 'Now it's time to stand up and say what you're going to do. And who you're fighting for.'
Reflecting on her personal experience, Hochul shared how Dr. King's assassination impacted her family, stating, 'We held hands, we prayed and we cried, because we knew we lost one of the great ones.'
Hochul drew parallels between King's era and today, expressing that they are not 'just still standing,' but are 'still marching' in the fight for justice.
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