Bill Clinton, Activists, and Others Honored at King Day Celebration
WASHINGTON – Former President Bill Clinton on Monday said America’s diversity makes it “the best positioned country in the world for the 21st century.”
Speaking at an event to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Clinton said he agrees with studies that prove diverse teams make better decisions than homogeneous groups. And yet, he stressed the value of unity amidst difference.
“America at its best is a country of inclusive tribalism,” he said. “We like diversity, but it only works if our common humanity matters more,” said the former president in a speech at the Martin Luther King Day civil rights breakfast organized by the National Action Network.
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Clinton received the MLK Day Lifetime Of Excellence In Public Service Award