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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream so big, it took over four decades for that dream to begin. And I say begin, because we still have many miles to go before all races are treated equally – even in the USA.
Today, though, we stand at a very unique time in history as the first African American is poised to become the President of the United States. It’s a time of great excitement.
Although I did not vote for President Elect Obama, I can appreciate the historic significance of this Inauguration. I believe it’s no small miracle that Mr. Obama was elected. And it’s significance is in many ways heightened by the fact that today – the day before the Inauguration – is a day of honor to Dr. King.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels the way I do about Mr. Obama and his policies. 
Nonetheless, I will be watching the Inauguration festivities tomorrow with great anticipation and an open mind. While I don’t believe he is the “savior” others seem to think he is, I pray his every footstep is guided by a higher power and that, indeed, this is the beginning of a Dream inspired by one of the greatest men of our time.
Dr. King would have been 80 years old on January 15th this year.
Mr. Obama, let’s make him proud!
Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech delivered August 28, 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC
And in case you’d like to read it, here is a PDF of the famous speech (credit: American Rhetoric.com).
Happy Birthday, Dr. King!
May your Dream finally become reality.
In the arena,
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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