Today, August 28 marks the 52nd anniversary of the March on Washington, during which the honorable Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his historic "I Have A Dream" address. More than 200,000 individuals converged on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this day 52 years ago to draw the country's attention to the struggles faced by African Americans.
Every time I hear this speech, I wonder just how far we have come as a society in terms of today's headlines, and our race issues and differences that we face in this country. Yes, we have made progress, but how much, and why in 2015, we still haven't resolved our differences?
If you wish, take the 17 minutes to listen to the link I have provided to hear the words of one of this country's greatest citizen: He was this country's "Gandhi moment", and he was violently taken away from us, but his words still bring a tear to my eye, along with hope to see what the good, and honorable Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted so much for all African Americans, and for all Americans regardless of race, creed, or color....
I too, have that dream....
"Now Is The Time...."
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - August 28, 1963