Although we have seen progress toward Dr. King's dream of a world where we are all treated as equals, we have significantly more work to do.

Today, as I reflect on the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, I'm reminded of what I heard while attending what is one of the most memorable events of my life – listening to Dr. King’s wife, Coretta Scott King speak.

Although small in stature and quiet demeanor, Mrs. King commanded the room and brought her late husband's vision to life. One particular part of her speech that has stayed with me over the years is her articulation of the Beloved Community, a world where racism and all forms of injustice, discrimination, bigotry and prejudice will be replaced by an all-inclusive spirit of sisterhood and brotherhood.

This all-inclusive approach is how together, the nearly 300,000 of us at CVS Health, join forces daily to uphold our shared commitment of mutual respect and service to others in everything we do.

Although we have seen progress toward Dr. King's dream of a world where one's race or ethnicity should not matter, and we are all treated as equals, we have significantly more work to do. And while we know that CVS Health alone cannot erase the toll that 400 years of institutionalized racism and discrimination have taken on Blacks/African-Americans, we recognize that we have a role to play in living up to the potential of the Beloved Community.

We will continue to make steadfast progress on social justice and equity in the Black/African-American community and all others disparately impacted by policies and practices that contribute to inequality, injustice and inequity. We will keep listening, learning and using our influence and capabilities to be a force for good for all the people and all of the communities we serve in honor of and reverence to Dr. King’s dream.