Creating a Multicultural Nation Without Racism
“Build Bridges, Not Walls.”
To honor King’s legacy, volunteer at a local organization focused on bridging divides within your community. This could be a cultural center, a community service, or a diversity training workshop. Learn how you can contribute to fostering understanding and unity.
Visit The King Center for more inspiration.
The Emancipation Proclamation, issued on January 1, 1863, by President Abraham Lincoln, emerged against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War. For the enslaved population in Confederate-held territories, the Emancipation Proclamation held the promise of freedom and hope.
Most notably, the Emancipation Proclamation laid the groundwork for the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which permanently abolished slavery throughout the nation.