Dr. King’s Dream Is Within Reach

As we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, his legacy, and the sacrifices he made, I often wonder if we’ve truly lived up to his dream. Can we ever?

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King (1929–1968) addresses crowds during the "March on Washington" at the Lincoln Memorial, where he gave his "I have a dream" speech, in Washington on Aug. 28, 1963. Central Press/Getty Images

Commentary

We celebrate our heroes for the sacrifices they have made, but few receive the heights and acclaim as the late Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Often on social media, and during various news programs, people quote him, specifically on judging people by the content of their character. This is perhaps his most quoted remark from his famous “I have a dream speech” delivered 60 years ago on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.