Fifty-nine years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood proudly on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and gave his famous and inspiring “I Have a Dream” speech. He understood that for a nation to remain viable, it must be possible to peacefully live with one another, showing respect and caring for one another, united as one human race. These values will allow a free nation to exist; else, that nation will destroy itself from within. Dr. King expressed the classic American view that it mattered not where you came from, what religion you practiced, or the color of your skin but the content of your character. While we have not always as a Nation upheld that promise of equality, America has fought to exemplify these words and bring them to fruition. We have worked to weave those unalienable rights into the beliefs and laws in this country. The remarkable freedoms Americans now enjoy are a direct result of the foundation laid by our Founders, the dedication of the American people to such core values, and the fidelity of institutions to these principles. These freedoms would not have been possible but for America’s unity, faith, justice, and belief that “all men are created equal.” The America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Center for the American Dream will advance policies that enhance civil rights, human dignity, and the sanctity of life in order to ensure that all Americans have equal access and opportunity to achieve the American dream – from the womb to the tomb!
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April 9, 2024
Americans must open their hearts to end Haitian horrors
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February 13, 2024
Black History Month a chance to reflect on underserved communities
As we observe Black History Month, I am reminded of one of my uncle’s most famous quotes. From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, he declared that he had a dream. He said, "It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed."
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January 15, 2024
Happy 95th birthday, Dr. King, and may our interactions today reflect God’s love for us all
As America enters a pivotal election year, faced with a decision that will determine nothing less than the future of our country, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day offers us a moment to stop and reflect on where we have come and how far we have strayed from our foundational values.
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December 21, 2023
Christmas Miracle Is About Showing Up, Being Present
When asked if we believe in miracles, the resounding answer for Christians is undeniably yes. When we embrace the miracle of the virgin birth performed by our Lord and Savior, why doubt his ability to perform miracles on earth today? In the face of the world's division and strife, the Lord can extend grace and mercy, and work miracles. Yes, amidst the chaos and disorder in our lives, the Lord can bring about miracles.
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November 21, 2023
Thanksgiving 2023 Reflections — Planting Gratitude and Harvesting a Bounty
While the world seems to be crumbling around us, we must take heart in the lessons of our fathers and mothers who survived during much darker days than these. In those dark hours, their lips did not drip with hate; rather they turned to the wisdom of the Scriptures to guide their actions.
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Celebrating 60 Years of an American Dream That Will Echo Forever
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Celebrating Black History Month: “Advancing the American Dream”
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Dr. Alveda King Joins Fox News to Discuss Dobbs Decision
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Exclusive interview with Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears
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Celebrating Black History Month with AFPI’s Dr. Alveda King, Jack Brewer, & Gov. Phil Bryant
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Dr. Alveda King joined America Reports on Fox to celebrate the ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
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