As we remember the birth of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we’re also reflecting on one of his most famous speeches and phrases: “I have a dream”.
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“The working people of this country are often working longer hours for low wages and nearly all of the new income and wealth is going to the top one percent”, said Sanders.
Monday’s event at Colorado Mesa University is created to honor Dr. King and Josephine, for both of their contribution to the African American communities.
Scott said that Monday’s ceremony is a constant reminder of forgiveness willingness to treat everyone with respect.
“We wanted to do something, the national motto is a day on not a day off”, said Matt Stumpf Penn State Altoona Coordinator of Equity, Diversity and Campus Ministry.
“Our world, his dream, make freedom happen, nonviolence 365 days”, Ronnie Collins said.
When 7-year-old Damariya thinks of Martin Luther King, Jr., she thinks of her best friend.
Music filled the south steps of the Texas Capitol, as youth with the Vision of Hope AME Church talked about what Dr. King means to them.
Freeman says that she would not have the job or opportunities today if it weren’t for Martin Luther King Jr.’s work many years ago.
Dr. King dedicated his life to making change in America by fighting for many issues, including education equality.
“For the southerners who had resisted the Civil Rights movement, it was something they were quite bitter about”, Jacobs said while speaking about former U.S. Senator Jesse Helms’ opposition to the holiday. “Now, we’re on both sides of the railroad”, she said.
Another said: “Just everybody getting together and just enjoying this day as Martin Luther King’s birthday, celebrating it, really just having a good time out here”.
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He told the story in Ebenezer Baptist, the King family church.
