Remember the Dream
We spend a lot of time talking about have far we have to go.
Today, please take a moment to remember and reflect on how far we have come.
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- Written by Latoya Peterson
- January 21st, 2008 at 8:02 am
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Karen wrote:
Good advice. Lately it seems that we focus more on the negative—is it the current political climate or just our society in general.
Not sure but when I listened to a video yesterday of Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” speech, I was filled with hope–again. I have it posted on http://midlifesatrip.com.
If no one told you recently, let me say I really appreciate what you say here and the dialog it inspires. I’m a fan.
Posted 21 Jan 2008 at 11:38 am ¶
rawdawgbuffalo wrote:
nice dedication…chk out my post about the King THANK WE FREE
Posted 21 Jan 2008 at 12:38 pm ¶
headhangin' wrote:
Upsets me that MLK gets treated as an artifact or an icon, an inspiration when useful, remembered but not embraced. Recall he wasn’t sitting on the top of the world when he exited it:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jx7ZOzHASfdRPVzknxYRzJwJIepQD8U9PNUO0
It’s so important to hear the full measure of the man and meaning in his words– not simply recite and relive one moment or aspect that’s most stirring, and to stick your neck out to realize what “the dream” is truly about to make it reality for *everyone*….
Posted 21 Jan 2008 at 3:20 pm ¶
Jesus wrote:
“King has “slipped into the realm of symbol that people use and manipulate for their own purposes,” McNair said.”
That sounds oddly familiar.
Posted 21 Jan 2008 at 5:31 pm ¶
Colin wrote:
It’s also important to remember his dream was about more than the Civil Rights Act or bus desegregation. He wanted true civic equality and the abolition of violence as a means to an ends. That is a true “dream”, merely a goal to aspire to, and thusly not only should we remain inspired but realistic, but we must also as said, remember how far we’ve come in pursuit of that dream. Remember how great every single day can be because people like him stood up and remember that you, too can be a person who stands up.
That’s what I get from this day.
Posted 21 Jan 2008 at 6:02 pm ¶
latinamericanprinces wrote:
I think I am having such a hard time deciding on the presidential race because Obama and Hillary are symbols of how far we have come, but I don’t want to just vote for a dream. Amazing no? To have multiple good options to choose from? Even Edwards! There is much work to do and maybe it seems daunting, but looking back sometimes really inspires me that anything is possible.
Posted 23 Jan 2008 at 10:46 am ¶