Everyone has dreams. We all have goals and aspirations. We go off to our own world daydreaming about random things such as becoming a doctor, asking that one person out on a date, turning pro in a sport, having a family, buying a nice ride, and so on. We all fantasize what it would be life if we did this or I should have done that. The question is...do we set out to achieve them?
Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream and it was a big one. But because of his dream he achieved many other’s as well. His dream was a call for equality and the end to racial discrimination. He launched a non-violent protest to put an end to segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. King believed that there was no need for violence but the use of nonviolent “tension” was necessary for growth. This would help people rise from prejudice and racism, to gain a better understanding, and come together.
King was arrested the day of the march of Birmingham on April 12, 1963. In his time in jail he responded to a letter by 8 clergymen that was published in the local newspaper who said that the march was inappropriate. The famous “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” clearly states Martin Luther King Jr’s drive to end segregation. He took the letter as an opportunity to have his voice be heard to the public. King speaks out to everyone in his letter that injustice has taken a hold of the Civil Rights Movement and all we could do is fight for our rights with force without the use of violence. He spoke in behalf of those who didn’t have a voice and spoke for those whose voice wanted to be heard.
Martin Luther King Jr. spoke for one purpose and that was to have everyone unite as one. What amazes me is that it only took one voice and one man to create such a big impact to our society and to our culture. His drive and determination inspired other such as myself to get up and follow my dreams. This man’s story inspired me to believe in myself that I can accomplish something, whatever that may be. He gives me the courage to stand up and be willing to take risks. His words speak the truth that there is no time to waste and its time to turn our dreams into reality.
I feel the speech was an eye opener to many Americans’. Martin Luther King Jr. was a wise man who spoke with his heart. His dream was something his heart desired. By knowing what you want you inherit such great motivation within yourself to make a change and he is a good example to that. If it weren’t for him our country would still be waiting for a change to happen. Our time is to act now before that dream dies away.
I liked how you incorporated small dreams into your blog like going out on a date and buying a nice “ride”. Martin Luther King Jr. had a huge dream, but without him standing up for it, little dreams would be hard to conquer as well. He stood up without violence, with determination, and words that people remember even now. Even though there is still racism and discrimination, I think if he were to see how the world is today, and what he helped accomplish, he would feel great about it.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing that it took a voice like his to speak for equality, and how long it took for people to stand up. I agree with you in that if it weren’t for him, our generation would still be waiting for change to happen. President Obama would probably not be president and we would be probably a few steps behind. I believe we would eventually get there, but we would have to wait for that powerful impact from someone else to come along and stand up with their voice.
He has made an impact on history, present generations, and future generations. He really is someone to look up to and be thankful for.
It is true and I completely agree with you, we all dream about things that could happen, or the things that we would like to happen. The problem is that only a handful of people set out to reach their goal and one of these brave people was Martin Luther King Jr. I think he had a lot of courage to do what he did the way he did it. He spoke out for the people who did not because they were afraid and he suffered the consequences by being put to jail. I agree with you in that this speech was an eye opener to Americans and I bet many people also got courage from him to stand up for other things, not necessarily the same cause, but important one’s to themselves. He was the first big step our country had that led to the end of segregation and he could never be forgotten because of that. He has definitely left his mark in history and is greatly valued for his ability to preach the truth. He opened the eyes of many to see the difference in what they believed was right and wrong, to end the hateful inhumane conditions we lived under, and to set out and reach a better way of life for our country as united as we could be.
ReplyDeleteThis was awesome. I too enjoy how you incorporated small dreams in your example. Dr. King did inspire Many and achieved much in his lifetime. His voice was, indeed, a beacon for those searching for the path to walk on. Your own personal growth and achievements is a testament to this. The drive spawned from your knowledge of Dr. King and of what he spoke of is a prime example of how the actions of one can influence the actions of Many.
ReplyDeleteIt was A great peice you wrote. The idea of dreams is a vast and knowing that they can be achieved is one thing but watching a dream come to fruition is moving and inspiring, it just drives you into astute of hope and faith that one day your own dreams will come true, from as little as buying your first "ride"...or to as big as being the President of the United States. :)
I hate to be the one to burst your bubble but not every single citizen of America will open their eyes to something like King's speech, the reason why I say so is that there are always going to be people who will not support freedom and equality and they will view themselves as the "superior race". That would only prove that there will always be some form of adversity towards a movement towards an ideal goal and those who would oppose this type of speech presented by Martin Luther King Jr., making them the potholes in the road to an ideal nation. I do however share your sentiments upon this issue, but to be honest I would not hold my breath for something like that because this is an issue that has existed for centuries and I highly doubt that it will be completely diminished anytime soon.
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