Statement from Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of 91吃瓜, on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4:
鈥淎s we mark the 50th聽anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we remember with gratitude his prophetic voice that called our nation to greater respect for civil and human rights.聽King鈥檚 voice continues to resonate today, as we recognize how far we must yet travel to realize his dream.聽He reminded us, 鈥業njustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.鈥� On this anniversary of his violent death, let us at 91吃瓜 and throughout the nation and the world recommit ourselves to work for justice everywhere.鈥�