Mlk "I Have a Dream"
MLK’s Dream of Change
Dreams reflect people’s desires, but imagine if a dream can be changed for an entire nation, simply by an amazing speech. “I Have a Dream” was the incredible speech that Martin Luther King Jr. gave in order to make his dream come true. This speech took place in 1963, as it triggered the Negros movement toward their freedom and righteousness. Martin Luther King Jr. when giving this speech conveyed his values which were: justice, freedom and equality.
Martin Luther King Jr. emphasizes justice as one of his main values while giving his speech. For example, King addressed America emotionally on August 1963 stating, “Now is the time to make justice a reality for all gods’ children” (King 442).He was determined in demanding justice for all citizens regardless of their color. In addition, he thinks that justice must not be delayed because it is everyone’s right. Moreover, Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington DC speaks to America because African Americans have been denied there rights stating, “……we are not satisfied, and we will never be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.” (443).The Negros will not be quiet until they get the justice and rights that they deserve. Also, justice is an urgent need for African Americans because they are suffering from discrimination and injustice. Finally, Martin Luther King Jr. in his speech sees the urgency and need of applying justice to the Negros, immediately!
Another value is freedom, which is shown in Martin Luther King Jr. words while giving his speech. For instance, King addressed America hopefully with a statement revealing his faith that one day freedom will be accomplished which said “With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day” (444). He stated that all should cooperate no matter what their race is to seek freedom.
Dreams reflect people’s desires, but imagine if a dream can be changed for an entire nation, simply by an amazing speech. “I Have a Dream” was the incredible speech that Martin Luther King Jr. gave in order to make his dream come true. This speech took place in 1963, as it triggered the Negros movement toward their freedom and righteousness. Martin Luther King Jr. when giving this speech conveyed his values which were: justice, freedom and equality.
Martin Luther King Jr. emphasizes justice as one of his main values while giving his speech. For example, King addressed America emotionally on August 1963 stating, “Now is the time to make justice a reality for all gods’ children” (King 442).He was determined in demanding justice for all citizens regardless of their color. In addition, he thinks that justice must not be delayed because it is everyone’s right. Moreover, Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington DC speaks to America because African Americans have been denied there rights stating, “……we are not satisfied, and we will never be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.” (443).The Negros will not be quiet until they get the justice and rights that they deserve. Also, justice is an urgent need for African Americans because they are suffering from discrimination and injustice. Finally, Martin Luther King Jr. in his speech sees the urgency and need of applying justice to the Negros, immediately!
Another value is freedom, which is shown in Martin Luther King Jr. words while giving his speech. For instance, King addressed America hopefully with a statement revealing his faith that one day freedom will be accomplished which said “With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day” (444). He stated that all should cooperate no matter what their race is to seek freedom.