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Your presence and commitment have energized us for the journey ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, as we honor Dr. King\u2019s legacy, we also mark a moment in our nation\u2019s history that demands our attention: our country is once again inaugurating a man who embodies the systemic forces that murdered Dr. King and worked to silence the movement\u2019s calls for justice. These are the same forces that continue to perpetuate inequality and oppression today. Dr. King spoke truth to power and called for basic dignity and the right for every person not only to survive but to thrive, which made those who benefit from systems of white supremacy and inequity feel threatened. To move forward, we must acknowledge that system\u2019s grip on our history and its persistence in our present, but we will not let it prevail into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. King was right: the movement lives or dies in Memphis. Our city has always been a battleground for justice, and we must continue to work with clarity, courage, and determination. The overwhelming turnout and interest in this year\u2019s Memphis Power Summit show that people are ready to take meaningful strategic action and fight for the necessary changes that will move us closer to justice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we reflect on Dr. King\u2019s legacy and the enduring movement, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a future where all of us\u2014and our children\u2014can grow, learn, play, and thrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for standing with us, for showing up, and for continuing the fight for a brighter, more equitable future in Memphis, Shelby County, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This King Day, we\u2019re full of deep gratitude for everyone who joined us at the 2025 Memphis Power Summit &#8211; the Movement lives in Memphis! 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