Martin Luther King Jr.’s diligence to his dream was the key that permitted him to overcome many obstacles. People opposed him from every side, yet he never looked back. He pressed forward to preach the message of equality for all, and he was fearless in making his dream a reality for everyone. We are called on to do the same, in spite of the inequalities in our communities across this nation.
COLUMN: Martin Luther King Jr. wanted us to realize our dreams
Saturday, February 19, 2011 | 8:48 p.m. CST;
updated 4:48 p.m. CST, Sunday, February 20, 2011
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