MLK quote urges renewed commitment to serving communities
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a quotation shared in a Facebook post that urged people to reflect, remember and recommit to serving their communities.
The post did not identify an author beyond the social media account that shared it, but it echoed sentiments widely associated with the late civil rights leader, who advocated nonviolent protest and community action to advance racial equality and social justice.
The quote is commonly invoked during observances that honor Martin Luther King Jr., when community groups, schools and civic organizations encourage volunteerism and public service as ways to put his teachings into practice.
Calls to service based on King’s words aim to remind readers of the ongoing impact of civic engagement and collective action in addressing local needs and inequalities.
Details about the post’s origin and any linked events were limited. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
