BRUNSWICK, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Angus King celebrated and honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – who has inspired millions in America and across the globe to give back and help others – by participating in community service events in the Brunswick area.

“On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. told the world about his radical new dream: that America would fulfill its promise of equality to all citizens, not just the lucky few of the right color,” said Senator King. “As his words soared from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, they were taken in by 250,000 men and women of all races, religions, creeds and ethnicities – including my 19-year-old self. I had climbed a tree on the National Mall to watch the speech, and from that tree I saw Dr. King light a new path forward for our country with his eloquence, his passion and his conscience. Dr. King’s speech guaranteed that his dream, so deeply rooted in the American Dream, is now and forever embedded in the fabric of our nation. So, as we honor Dr. King today, let us take the opportunity to follow his legacy and serve – serve our friends and our neighbors, our communities and our country, as we continue to march toward the fulfillment of that radical new dream.”

Senator King began his day by serving lunch at the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. He then visited The Gathering Place, a local non-profit that provides daytime shelter for the homeless. Senator King will end the day by delivering opening remarks at the 37^th Annual MLK Day Dinner in Portland.

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