Thousands March on 50th Anniversary of “I Have a Dream” Speech

MLK III:  The journey is not complete; we can and must do more

50th anniversary of MLK I have a dream 1

50th anniversary of MLK I have a dream 2The event was an homage to a generation of activists that endured fire hoses, police abuse and indignities to demand equality for African Americans. But there was a strong theme of unfinished business.

“This is not the time for nostalgic commemoration,” said Martin Luther King III, the oldest son of the slain civil rights leader. “Nor is this the time for self-congratulatory celebration. The task is not done. The journey is not complete. We can and we must do more.”

Read more at:  http://www.businessinsider.com/martin-luther-king-have-dream-2013-8

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