[Alexandria, VA] Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. raised the consciousness of Americans and the
world. He led a nation to look at itself with the same regard it gave to
others in condemning crimes against humanity, recognizing that we were
guilty of committing heinous acts of violence and subjugation under the
auspices of Jim Crow, red lining, restrictive covenants and school
segregation. Dr. King though angry with the status quo led a movement of
peace and reconciliation.
On this 50th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination, the National
Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) encourages
everyone to remember Dr. King not only for his oratory skill and
larger-than-life persona but for his courage, determination and
never-ending fight for justice. As Dr. King dreamed of a more equitable
America for people of color, he fully recognized the road leading to
that dream's realization would be long, arduous and filled with setbacks
yet he treaded on in the face of uncertainty and ultimately death.
"Citizens across this nation and world including activists,
elected officials, members of the law enforcement community, students,
and clergy, are charged with commemorating Dr. King's legacy by carrying
the torch he lit long ago and marching ahead in advocacy and love until
true equity is reached", stated Clarence E. Cox, III, NOBLE National
President.
All NOBLE members and stakeholders are asked today to
observe a moment of silence for 39 seconds (Dr. King was assassinated at
the age of 39) at 6:05 pm local time.
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About the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Since 1976, The
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) has
served as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to
justice by action. NOBLE represents over 3,000 members internationally,
who are primarily African-American chief executive officers of law
enforcement agencies at federal, state, county and municipal levels,
other law enforcement administrators, and criminal justice
practitioners. For more information, visit http://www.noblenational.org.
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