Obama invokes King's memoryto ask for aid for Haiti

US President Barack Obama on Friday invoked the legacy of legendary civil rights leader Martin Luther King to ask Americans to give support to Haiti devastated by an earthquake.

"The devastating earthquake in Haiti, and the urgent need for humanitarian support, reminds us that our service and generosity of spirit must also extend beyond our immediate communities," Obama said in a proclamation dedicated to Martin Luther King Day celebrated in the United States on Monday. "As our government continues to bring our resources to bear on the international emergency in Haiti, I ask all Americans who want to contribute to this effort to visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/HaitiEarthquake," the president continued."By lifting up our brothers and sisters through dedication and service both at home and around the world we honor Dr. King's memory and reaffirm our common humanity." -AFP