BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
"As we honor and remember Dr. King during this weekend's dedication, we should all be inspired by his commitment to freedom, opportunity and justice for Americans of all backgrounds.
This Memorial is a permanent testimony to the historical significance of Dr. King, his dream and the role we all must play in making his vision come to life. Through our support of the Memorial, we're proud to help ensure the legacy of Dr. King lives on for generations to come."
--- Sharon Orlopp, Global Chief Diversity Officer, Walmart
Background:
Walmart's Support of the MLK Memorial
Walmart has been a major supporter of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C., contributing a total of $1.5 million in cash and issuing a $12.5 million letter of credit which helped the MLK Memorial Foundation raise the funds necessary to complete the memorial.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at over 9,700 retail units under 69 different banners in 28 countries. With fiscal year 2011 sales of $419 billion, Walmart employs 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://walmartstores.com and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
SOURCE Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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