Absolutely. You aren’t leading if conflict avoidance is what you use to measure your effectiveness.

Had to turn off the alerts on my phone….I’m on a need to know basis

Dr. King’s words resonate: “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” Hope is a discipline—it demands action and resilience. As we honor Dr. King’s legacy, let us also recommit. The work is not over. The fight for freedom, equality, and justice continues—and so must we.

Our ancestors knew this well. They sacrificed, struggled, and fought—not for themselves alone, but for generations to come. It’s a responsibility we now carry, to preserve and advance the progress they made.

Freedom is not a static achievement; it is a living, breathing effort. Like success, it requires constant work, resilience, and the courage to push back against forces that seek to erode it.