04/16/2026
On April 16, 1963, while confined in Birmingham City Jail, my father, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., wrote words that still challenge the conscience of this nation. The Letter from Birmingham Jail was not merely a response to criticism. It was a moral defense of direct action, a call to reject complacency, and a reminder that justice cannot wait.
As we mark this anniversary, may we do more than admire his words. May we examine whether we are living them with courage, clarity, and commitment.
Read the full letter:
https://upenn.pulse.ly/4rbhfbd0p6
