"In a sense we've come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men - yes, black men as well as white men - would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It is obvious today that America has defaulted on this promissory note, insofar as her citizens of color are concerned. Instead of honoring this sacred obligation, America has given the Negro people a bad check, a check which has come back marked 'insufficient funds'." - Martin Luther King, Jr. from his "I Have A Dream" speech delivered on this day in 1963 in Washington, D.C.
4 comments:
Thanks for this Val!
When I logged on this morning I knew you would post something about Dr. King's march on Washington. Especially, since Glen Beck has selected memory *sarcasm* and decided to have his so called "Reclaiming our Honor" rally today.
Beck is a nut job. He uses manufactured fear and propaganda to stir up his audience. He says having his rally today is divine providence. I say it's a mockery to the real March on Washington *rant over*
@Jason
If we don't remember our own history then others will try to take it from us. And that's exactly what Beck and all those other hateful people are trying to do today.
@Beauty and Health Editor
This is an amazing song. Not just the lyrics but the feel of the song too.
The Motown era was a great time for music.
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