ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida residents are joining federal leaders and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s family calling for action on two bills aimed at protecting voting rights.
On Monday morning, the late activist’s son and his family lead a peace walk for voting rights in Washington DC. President Biden also released a statement, saying the holiday is the time to commit to Dr. King’s unfinished work.
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Fairolyn Livingston, 75, was all smiles at an event in Winter Park aimed at honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King and also honoring the city’s rich Black history here in Winter Park.
“It’s important that all people know about the legacy of Dr. King,” said Livingston. “Today’s atmosphere with the divisiveness, I think it’s more important than ever that Dr. King’s legacy is talked about, and taught and remembered.”
She’s also calling on Congress to pass two voting rights bills.
The Freedom to Vote Act would establish Election Day as a federal holiday and also ensure that every state has a standard practice for early and mail-in voting.
The John Lewis Voting Rights Bill adds new criteria for states before they can make changes to voting practices.
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