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Able Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr

“I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, sons of former slaves and sons of former slave-owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day, even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with…” quote by Martin Luther King, Jr
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“I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, sons of former slaves and sons of former slave-owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day, even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into a oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by content of their character. I have a dream today!”

Martin Luther King, Jr

About This Quote

Source Speech: "I Have a Dream", 1963

Dream of racial equality and unity across America.

In simple terms: Hope for a united, equal society.

Key Takeaway

Work toward justice and brotherhood.

Themes

equality justice unity

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

historical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education reform
  • community building
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

civil rights social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can you take today for equality?
  • How do you sustain hope?
A Different Perspective

Change is slow and contested.

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