Dr. King’s Dream
Over fifty years ago, the fight for equality was at its peak. In 1963, Dr. King’s speech expressed his concern for the future; he used it to motivate and encourage change within America. His speech provides an excellent perspective of the African American life. Dr. King briefly explains the treatment African Americans endured throughout the 1900’s. Some of these issues persist. Inequality is an important issue within America, and it clearly shows a nation without unity. Not only for black people, but other ethnicities are treated unequal as well. Another issue in today’s society is racism. It exists all over the world; however, it is not easily noticeable. Racism is usually viewed through one’s actions. When questioning whether or not someone is racist, the common answer is no since it is not easily admitted. In America, people ignore racism hoping it will one day disappear. Much like racism, people judge others for being different. The world is unique; it is not made up of the same types …show more content…
In Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech he explains how the world is unequal. Dr. King describes the life of a Negro in the south as “a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity” (King 262). African Americans were surrounded by opportunity, but due to the limitations they were not given the chance to succeed. Even today, African Americans are capable of being successful but do not reach their maximum potential due to inequality. The difference between the 1960’s and today suggests King’s dream has been recognized, but not enough to end inequality. Over the years, people have adjusted to integrate. Dr. King’s dream sought to bring unity within our nation. From the outside one might say America is united, but there is clearly a bigger issue beyond the scope. More recently the greater problem is
Over fifty years ago, the fight for equality was at its peak. In 1963, Dr. King’s speech expressed his concern for the future; he used it to motivate and encourage change within America. His speech provides an excellent perspective of the African American life. Dr. King briefly explains the treatment African Americans endured throughout the 1900’s. Some of these issues persist. Inequality is an important issue within America, and it clearly shows a nation without unity. Not only for black people, but other ethnicities are treated unequal as well. Another issue in today’s society is racism. It exists all over the world; however, it is not easily noticeable. Racism is usually viewed through one’s actions. When questioning whether or not someone is racist, the common answer is no since it is not easily admitted. In America, people ignore racism hoping it will one day disappear. Much like racism, people judge others for being different. The world is unique; it is not made up of the same types …show more content…
In Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech he explains how the world is unequal. Dr. King describes the life of a Negro in the south as “a lonely island of poverty in the midst of a vast ocean of material prosperity” (King 262). African Americans were surrounded by opportunity, but due to the limitations they were not given the chance to succeed. Even today, African Americans are capable of being successful but do not reach their maximum potential due to inequality. The difference between the 1960’s and today suggests King’s dream has been recognized, but not enough to end inequality. Over the years, people have adjusted to integrate. Dr. King’s dream sought to bring unity within our nation. From the outside one might say America is united, but there is clearly a bigger issue beyond the scope. More recently the greater problem is