This day is a stark reminder of the fragility of our progress and the persistence of racism, militarism, and economic exploitation — the three evils King fought so fiercely against. It is also a call to action. But this year, America faces a profound and painful contradiction: As we mark the MLK holiday, a white supremacist will retake the highest office in the land, poised to inflict more hurt and harm on the vibrant yet vulnerable communities I was elected to represent. Today, I am waking up with my soul unsettled. As a Black woman with the awesome responsibility of...