# @shesthefirst on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-01-20T15:07:52.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** She's the First (@shesthefirst) — https://gondola.cc/shesthefirst

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“Let this holiday be a day of reflection, a day of teaching nonviolent philosophy and strategy, a day of getting involved in nonviolent action for social and economic progress.” – Coretta Scott King

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for a world where everyone was treated equally and fairly. His wife, fellow activist Coretta Scott King, worked for over twenty years to ensure his legacy was honored through #MLKDay. This day is not just for remembering—it’s a chance to act and make a difference.

🔹 On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, think about how you can help build a fair and equitable society. A starting place is following Black women activists like berniceaking blairimani ohhappydani and ardtakeaction
🔹 Take action to create a better future where women, girls, and everyone’s rights are codified and respected. Get ideas at GirlsBillofRights.org #GirlsBillofRights
🔹 And remember Coretta Scott King, who made this day possible through her hard work and dedication. Learn more about her contributions to the Civil Rights Movement at TheKingCenter

Let’s honor their legacy by turning our reflection into action and keeping the dream alive for everyone. 💪🏽

#MLKDayOfService #GirlsRights #CorettaScottKing

📸: clockwise from top: Bernard Gotfryd/Library of Congress, Dick DeMarsico/New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection/Library of Congress, Herman Hiller/World Telegram & Sun/ Library of Congress

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mlkdayofservice, corettascottking, girlsrights, girlsbillofrights, mlkday

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