I HAVE A DREAM – 50 Years Later
Today 50 years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech that would not only empower a race, but build hope for a nation separated by color, creed and religion. In 1963 the “United” divided states watched and listened to the words flow from the lips of a southern preacher turned civil rights leader as he declared on this day 50 years ago, August 28 in Washington D.C. that a change would soon come. Why is this important? Why does the nation recognize this day? Why does the fight for civil rights continue? Simply, put – our work is not yet done. Until all people regardless of background, socio-economic status, race, religion and we can go on and on – is respected as human beings, welcomed by a nation built on uniting races and cultures, given pure equality, then no… our work is not yet done.
Listening to recordings on the famous “I Have A Dream” speech, it reminds me of what my parents, grandparents and ancestors endured for me to be here confidently typing these words without fear, without reservation, but with continued hope of true unity. This is why acknowledging and remembering is so important. It’s imperative that we all know our history, learn from our history to improve our future.
In remembering the fight, the real struggle, the persecution, neglect and blatant disrespect- let us make the dream a reality. Love. Give hope. Mentor. Support. Lead exemplary lives. Teach. Encourage. Inspire. Motivate. Together we can and then the dream shall be realized. – LSherie
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“I Have A Dream” – Martin Luther King Jr. | August 28, 1963
CNN | IN THE NEWS
(CNN) — “I have a dream this afternoon that my four little children will not come up in the same young days that I came up within, but they will be judged on the basis of the content of their character, not the color of their skin.”
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke these words in 1963, but this was not the speech that would go down as one of the most important addresses in U.S. history.
King spoke these words in Detroit, two months before he addressed a crowd of nearly 250,000 with his resounding “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs on August 28, 1963. http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/28/us/mlk-i-have-a-dream-9-things/
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Martin did his job. Now what are you going to do?
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ABC NEWS | IN THE NEWS
Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on Washington National Mall today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the March on Washington that took place half a century ago. President Obama will address the crowd this afternoon from the Lincoln Memorial, as well as former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. – Michael Falcone http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/08/live-updates-march-on-washington-anniversary-50-years-after-i-have-a-dream/
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HUFFINGTON POST | IN THE NEWS
WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of people gathered on the National Mall this past Saturday for the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/28/march-on-washington_n_3825167.html
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NBC SPORTS | IN THE NEWS
Fifty years ago today, I wasn’t alive. I’ll be able to say that for another 21 months or so. Millions of us, and most of you, weren’t alive, either. So it’s important to relfect on the significance of the speech delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963 in Washington. – Mike Florio http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/28/50-years-after-the-march-on-washington-sports-can-still-set-the-example-for-society/
I HAVE A DREAM…
