Thanks For The Dream
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
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| 1963, Lincoln Memorial |
As I reflect back on this very important day, I want to say Thank You for the “Dream.” Thank you to those that fought the fight. Thank you to those that marched, sat at counters and that were beaten, so we can have equal rights.
We are making big strides in America. Who would have ever thought that we would have a Black President? A Black President who will speak on this 50th Anniversary. Because of his “Dream”, we are Doctors, Lawyers, Judges, Athletes, Actors, Actress, Politicians and Musicians.
Because of his “Dream” my nephews and nieces can go to the best schools. Because of his "Dream" we no longer have to sit at the back of the bus and drink out of colored only fountains.
President Obama, 50th Anniversary of "I Have A Dream"
Yes, there is still work to be done. We face some adversities like discrimination, poverty, racism and violence against our own. Blacks still have highest poverty rates, at 25.8 percent.
We still face discrimination, especially against black males. They are still racially profiled and followed because they look suspect. With the election of our first black President, racism is stronger than ever. Let’s not talk about the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case that divided so many.
And, we have to stop the violence against our own. We are killing like we are back in the 1960’s, especially in my own backyard.The violence in Miami Garden is out of control. We are living in a war zone. Every week someone dies because of these senseless crimes.
We still face discrimination, especially against black males. They are still racially profiled and followed because they look suspect. With the election of our first black President, racism is stronger than ever. Let’s not talk about the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case that divided so many.
And, we have to stop the violence against our own. We are killing like we are back in the 1960’s, especially in my own backyard.The violence in Miami Garden is out of control. We are living in a war zone. Every week someone dies because of these senseless crimes.
My concern is, once the leaders of our times pass away, who will lead us next. My fear is, the generation coming up will forget about the true meaning of this day and what it means to so many. Please, don’t let Dr. King’s dream die. At 3pm, when those bells ring, take time to reflect on what this day means to you.
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