We decided to celebrate the Voting Rights Act by having an African American run in every ward in the city.

That is what he will be best remembered for.

Quite candidly, we've had enough of bigots coming into the city.

We want to remind voters how precious the franchise is.

Under Smith, there was some hope this agreement would be implemented. Personally, I question whether it can be done without Smith.

It just seemed a fitting way to pay tribute. Many people were surprised to learn, as I was, that there was no memorial to Dr. King in Maryland.