# @nickvalencianews on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIRwmZzvFxL
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29311320-nickvalencianews-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-10T19:17:37.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Valencia (@cnnvalencia) — https://gondola.cc/cnnvalencia

## Caption

Today in Montgomery, Alabama, I was honored by The Graetz Foundation and Alabama State University for my work as a journalist to advance civil rights and reconciliation. Bob Gratez was a white pastor and friend to MLK Jr., who was instrumental in the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. My keynote message to the generations in the crowd was simple: everyone needs an ally. The Chicano struggle is the Black struggle and together we can move the world forward. From Northeast LA to Atlanta, I have seen it happen. Thank you to the distinguished faculty of ASU and of course to the Graetz Family for this tremendous award.
#civilrights #humanrights #montgomery #alabama #historic #peace #justice #sisepuede #springbreak

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sisepuede, springbreak, peace, justice, civilrights, alabama, montgomery, humanrights, historic

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