Clark statement on Black History Month

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Gert and I would like to extend our warmest wishes during Black History Month.

Too few Americans were aware of the enormous contributions of African-Americans to our country's history before Dr. Carter G. Woodson began the celebration of black history in 1926. Since Woodson's time, we have made progress - but not enough.

This month, we honor the courageous men and women who have fought for equality in all aspects of life. People like Thurgood Marshall who successfully represented Linda Brown in Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court case that ended the segregation of students based on race. This year we mark the 50th anniversary of Marshall's landmark legal achievement.

We also remember the contributions of young people like the "Little Rock Nine," who braved great personal risk to integrate Arkansas schools in 1957. I was a student in Little Rock at that time, so I owe them a personal debt of gratitude. They showed our nation the way to a brighter future.

Together, we must work to ensure that their legacy is continued. We still have not overcome when the door to opportunity is still shut in face of so many Americans. We cannot rest until every person can cast a ballot, free of harassment. Our job is not complete until every child in America receives a quality education.

African-Americans like Woodson, Marshall, the "Little Rock Nine" and countless others showed us the way. It's up to us to continue the fight

Link: http://clark04.com/story/100/

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1. Kick

Thank you, Wes.

Keep hope alive!

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2. My man

Protect the Constitution for everyone equally.

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3. Anyone see Gert Clark on CSPAN yesterday?

With Charlie Rangel and Gen. Wilson. "Wes Clark is a stand-up guy" when it comes to equal rights. Good stuff. Clark has a long history of standing up for the right things.