Martin Luther King Jr.'s Vision Of Equality

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53 years ago in his historic “I have a dream” speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shared his vision of equality for all people. We have made great progress in combating racial inequality since that time, but our world is still far from perfect. All around the globe, there are catastrophic wars, desperate refugees, oppressed people and corrupt governments.
I have a dream that these issues will not plague our world any longer. I have a dream that there will be no more wars, that every child will have the same opportunities to succeed, and that every person will be treated equally, regardless of their race, religion, gender, or social class.
It seems overwhelming to search for a way to achieve this dream. Nevertheless, one simple action could

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