MLK’s Granddaughter: My Grandfather Would Be Disappointed at the State of the Country

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KING: "It's like the countdown. And so I can’t believe that that I’m here, but then also I can’t help but reflect and feel disappointed in the current state of of the country and to think that voting is not as accessible anymore and that when I cast my ballot that there still needs to be so much work that needs to be done. And so I guess looking at my grandfather and looking at his legacy, I think that he would really be disappointed in where we are as a country and as a world right now. And so it is a very exciting time for me, it’s a milestone, but also a time of reflection. And I want to be very much so intentional as I cast my ballot and as I hope to personally, because I’ve been able to participate in the future and our leadership through other people, but now I can personally, like first-hand participate, and so that’s something that is really special to me and and also something that is just so meaningful and reflective, and I kind of see casting my vote as like a wish, sort of. And so my wish is for us to continue to progress."