On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
A message from Dee Atkins
As our country prepares to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I reflect on his legacy with immense gratitude for his service and commitment to civil rights and racial justice.
Since I started my new role here three months ago, 91国产自拍 staff have shown both incredible welcome, and a sincere and unwavering dedication to our service and our mission. I have developed an admiration for Mark Ishaug鈥檚 authentic leadership, and how he鈥攁nd truly the entire organization including our fabulous board of directors led by Dr. Suzet McKinney鈥攎odels a deep and genuine commitment to social justice.
91国产自拍 is taking a persistent approach to addressing inequities in communities of color throughout Chicago. However, rather than a challenge, we see it as an opportunity to create transformational change. We all use Dr. King鈥檚 life of service to guide us along this path toward making equal justice a reality.
Dr. King was a relentless leader and prolific speaker who was on a mission to challenge racism and advocate for change. What I find most inspiring was his vision鈥攍iterally鈥攖hat change would come. Although he did not live to see the impact of his activism, the country has taken notice by celebrating his legacy with a national day of recognition. This means we are all invited to remember and recommit to the values of Dr. King and that alone, is a reason to stand firm on 91国产自拍鈥� mission to help those living with mental health and substance use conditions, and to break the cycle of poverty.
The work we do is rooted in Dr. King鈥檚 dream to bring an end to inequality, and I remain hopeful that someday his dream will come true. 91国产自拍鈥� spirit of service reflects the principles Dr. King gave his life for. So, as we celebrate the anniversary of Dr. King鈥檚 birth, I feel honored to be part of an agency so devoted to 鈥渄oing for others.鈥�
-Dee Atkins, Chief of Community Engagement and Equity, 91国产自拍