Martin Luther King had a Dream

The third Monday of January is a federal holiday to remember. Many acknowledge this day as a way to get out of work, but for me, I celebrate that day to recognize the life and contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.

FINALLY…

I remember like it was yesterday, former President, Ronald Reagan, signed the bill recognizing this great man’s achievements . I remember in 1986 where everyone was overwhelmed with joy because of this recognition. 

He had heart

I think about his bravery and the pain he endured during for the civil rights movement. I think about the social injustice the minorities went through to get us where we are today. I think about how he inspired people struggling for social justice to be nice to the people that hate and feared them for being a different color.

Do better

Martin Luther King Jr. and others like him gave his life so we can have a better future. He proved that we can be better by doing better. What he instilled in me by his great speech “I have a dream” still echos in my head. 

Although we have our problems in society till this day, Martin Luther King’s dream is a reality. Former President, Barack Obama, is proof that we have a chance to be something beyond ourselves. The dream no longer pertain to just African American’s but all ethnicities and backgrounds.

On this day, Martin Luther King’s Day, I want you to say, “Hello” to a stranger. Give them a compliment while you’re at it. In doing so you might just spark the next great leader that will risk it all for our children future. 

The speech that shook the nation

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