Dr. Phil’s comments last night missed a critical truth about America’s foundation. My father, #MLK, challenged the myth that our prosperity came solely from “hard work”. He said: "Again we have deluded ourselves into believing the myth that capitalism grew and prospered out of the Protestant ethic of hard work and sacrifice. The fact is that capitalism was built on the exploitation and suffering of Black slaves and continues to thrive on the exploitation of the poor – both Black and white, both here and abroad.” – The Three Evils of Society, 1967. We must confront our history honestly. DEI isn’t a trend; it’s a step toward justice, addressing the systemic imbalances that linger from our past. Real strength is found when all people have an equal chance to thrive. #MLK #TruthToPower #DEI