Tonight, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday, there was a screening of the 2014 film Selma. I found myself inspired, and in tears by the end of the movie. As I struggle to stomach the upcoming political turnover, this story reminded me that every person has a voice. That people can come together and bring forth change. Some of my friends and family will be attending the Women’s March on Saturday in Washington D.C., which has left me struggling with the guilt of not being able to attend the march myself. Although I cannot physically be there, I could not be more proud to know individuals who are strong enough to get out there and have their voices be heard. The Guardian, one of the fews sites we have access to while on board the MV World Odyssey, wonderfully describes the march as “a spontaneous feminist rallying cry via social media that has morphed into what is expected to be one of the largest demonstrations in American history – a boisterous march about a smorgasbord of progressive issues, and an extraordinary display of dissent on a president’s first day in office.” As I am anxious to see where this new era will bring us, I am confident that there are enough like minded people out there to keep Dr. King’s message of equal rights, solidarity, and peaceful protest alive. With that, I urge everyone to be present, be loud, and be active in everything they do.