The Unfinished Dream
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was a magnificent man. He was a disciple for justice, an apostle for peace. He was a man with a grand dream. He dreamed of a society where every man was treated equally, despite the color of his skin. Reverend King dedicated his life to improving the quality of living for African-Americans. He heroically and serenely led the Civil Rights Movement. Doctor King's philosophy was "nonviolence". Although he and his followers were called derogatory names, sprayed with fire hoses, attacked by vicious dogs, and even jailed, Dr. King never resorted to combativeness. He protested peacefully and effectively paved the way for change! Annette Rottenberg pays tribute to Dr. King in her anthology, The Elements of Argument. During the course of his life, Martin Luther King wrote many memorable speeches. August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Reverend King delivered one of the most inspirational speeches of his lifetime. In the "I Have a Dream" speech, Dr. King spoke of his dream
King, Martin Luther. I Have A Dream. The Elements of Argument. Ed. Annette Today, over thirty years since the unforgettable "I Have a Dream" speech, change has come. Segregated schools, off-limit water fountains, and back-seat bus rides are all indiscretions of the past. More Blacks are graduating from high school and choosing not to limit their educational experience by going to college. Blacks have torn down countless barriers. African-Americans have accomplished many goals in the fields of Business, Sports, Politics, Entertainment, and Medicine. Martin Luther King would be impressed with such progress, but I believe that he would definitely notice room for further improvement.
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