Today we celebrate the life and honor the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; a social justice changemaker that advocated for diversity, equity, inclusion, compassion, civil rights, and exuded extraordinary leadership.
MLK stood for unity, human rights, equality for African Americans, and was a bullhorn for the economically disadvantaged.
Dr. King once said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane”.
Nearly 56 years after he called for a change, healthcare remains unequal, reinforcing Dr. King’s strides and underscoring the continued importance of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in home healthcare.
Dr. King was a thought-leader that challenged us to unselfishly think about what we do for others and how we give back to the community.
The home healthcare community embodies that sentiment.
Dr. King’s “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” quote resonates throughout our industry.
Today, African Americans are well-represented in home healthcare, playing instrumental roles as physicians, nurses, agency owners, administrators, therapists, social workers, and caregivers.
Thank you Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for paving the way, and today home healthcare honors you by “Making it a day on, not a day off”.
Peace & Love,
Eric Mora |DEI Advocate
