Comments on: Manic Monday: Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:36:35 +0000

In reply to Stacy S. Jensen (@StacySJensen). Hi there, thanks for stopping by. Glad you liked the tribute - it was one of the few moments of that trip that will always stick in my mind. Very cool your family listened to his speech on Monday.

By: Stacy S. Jensen (@StacySJensen)

Stacy S. Jensen (@StacySJensen) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:57:19 +0000

I’m behind in getting to all the blogfest posts, but knew I would be disappointed. A lovely tribute and remembrance of that trip. I believe I first heard the speech in a Georgia history class. Seems like it was in class. It was very powerful. Monday night, my family listened to his last speech. Very moving.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:22:54 +0000

In reply to Dangerous Linda. The trip as a whole was profound, as was the experience touring the city. The bus ride? Not so much, lol. Thank so much!

By: Dangerous Linda

Dangerous Linda — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:51:43 +0000

Hi, Stacy! ~

That bus trip to Washington D.C. sounds like one you’ll always remember! Profound, right?

Thank you for sharing your fond remembrances of Martin Luther King!

By: Catie Rhodes

Catie Rhodes — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:50:25 +0000

Dr. King was an excellent speaker, and his words are as true today as they were forty years ago. To answer your question, I don’t know. We’ve come a long way, baby, but not all the way. Make sense?

My favorite quote by Dr. King: Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase.

He was an insightful guy. Thanks for this well-written post, Stacy. Good job.

By: Julie Farrar

Julie Farrar — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:18:25 +0000

I always get a lump in my throat when I hear that speech. I loved teaching it in my writing classes. As for your question about if the younger generation is no longer aware of the sacrifices made, I think that’s true on many levels in American culture. We’re not big on looking back. I think my daughter’s generation doesn’t think much about the struggle her mother’s generation went through to give her so many opportunities as a woman. I’m happy to be part of this MLK blogfest this year.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:09:59 +0000

In reply to Claudine Gueh.

I think that’s what I love most about Dr. King – he didn’t just focus on race, or the difference between whites and blacks at the time. He talked about all races living in peace and acceptance. Like you, I think he would be pushing forward even today. Thanks for your comment.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:08:45 +0000

In reply to Haley WhitehallHal. I agree. It's one of the best, if not the best, I've ever heard. And no, I don't believe we have. There are still more equal rights to be given, in all facets of society. You're very welcome, thank you for the kind words:)

By: Haley WhitehallHal

Haley WhitehallHal — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:42:20 +0000

Dr. King’s I Have A Dream speech is perhaps one of the most powerful and touching speeches in history. Hearing it always stirs me. I do not think we’ve fulfilled Dr. King’s dream yet. We still have a long way to go but we have made much progress.

Thank you for sharing this post. What a wonderful tribute to Dr. King.

By: Claudine Gueh

Claudine Gueh — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:08:33 +0000

Hello Stacy,

I had tears brimming when I first watched the video, too. I imagine he would be proud of how things have changed, but would also still keep pushing for Embracing Diversity. Taking Fear, Injustice & Frustration and turning them into Love was amazing.