Sunday, August 4, 2019

Martin Luther King - I Have A Dream Speech - August 28, 1963

Why is Martin Luther King an important figure in America? Why is this speech important? What is the message of the speech? What are some future dreams for our country to make it a better place?

39 comments:

Angel Chen said...

Martin Luther King Jr. was a very important figure in history. He was an African American who stood up and said that everyone should be treated equally and have the same rights. He was a priest when he was very young and then grew up to make a speech in front of tons of people. In his speech “I Have a Dream” he started how we should all have freedom and equality. Also, he said his dream was for his kids to be appreciated for who they were and not by the color of their skin. And his speech did success which brought equality and freedom to all the people.
~Angel Chen 6/7th period

Josiah Jones said...

martin Luther king Jr was very important because he help the world during slavery he wanted everybody have the same rights whites and blacks in the same school drinking the same water fountain be together be friends. I Have a Dream it was for his kids to be appreciated for who they were and not by color. And this speech helped alot of things of the world it made blacks and whites be friends be together.



josiah jones

Devin Deem period 1&2 said...

he is very important. he have black and white people wold not be available to talk or walk or even go to the bathroom together. the black people always gets called names.thanks to them he stoped slavery . so we can all be together.

Nathan Robinson said...

Martin Luther king was an important figure because he was one of the few freedom/ segregation leaders to truly make a large change in our history. Some even compare him to Abraham Lincoln in the march towards equality. He also was non violent and lead peaceful marches to gain freedom. Although Malcom X was an important figure also Martin was far more peaceful than Malcom X. His speech was demonstrated to show how there should be much equality in the future society and everyone should be kind to each other and be appreciated not for there skin but what they do.

Nathan Robinson 6/7th period

Caden Michalski said...

I believe that Martin Luther King Jr is an important figure to the United States of America because he gave a speech that played a big role in segregation. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech was about how he had a dream that white children and black children would be able to live together. It is important because without Martin Luther King Jr’s speech, segregation might still be a thing in the United States of America. A future dream for the United States of America that I have is for there to be less violence and for us to live in a more peaceful country. I personally am not afraid of shootings or death by unnatural causes but some people are. I feel that if violence wasn’t a problem nobody would have to be fearful, and lives wouldn’t be taken.

Elizabeth Amos said...

Martain Luther King is an important role in American history because he was one of the main people t abolish slavery. So he would protest in a nonharmful way. Like he would just go and sit in restaurants that said "no colored allowed," and he and a couple of people would just sit there. His "I have a dream speech,' was important because it made some people realize that the color of skin does not matter and we are all people. What could make our world better? Equality would make our world a lot better. I am not meaning for people who are colored I am meaning everyone. Like people who are Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, gay, bi, or even people who are trans. All people are equal and should live there life the way they want to without and with just love and support cause everyone goes through struggles and ups and downs in life but we are all still equal.

dominick barone said...

Martin Luther King is so popular and we’ll know in america cause he was a major help in abolishing slavery. Wiping out all racism and slavery in the united states. The speech tells us he had the dream and he made it come true. It just basically shows you if you put your mind and heart into something you can achieve that goal of yours. Even though their isn’t anymore slavery we still have people who are racist and I hope someday we can change that be friends with everyone in the United States. Dominick Barone 1/2.

Allyson Sutton 1/2 period said...

Martin Luther King is an important rule in American History because he gave a big speech that was an important part in segregation and made history. His speech is important because it made lots of people realize that our skin color doesn’t matter and that we are all equal. The purpose is to show equality and help segregation. A dream for the country that I have is for everyone to be treated equally. Like for women and Jewish people to be treated equally. And for people to start treating the earth and people with more respect. I would wish that gun violence to be controlled. All these things would help out our country.
-Allyson Sutton 1/2 period

Emma Sine said...

Martin Luther King is an important figure for our country because he helped end slavery in America. His speech is important because it helped many Americans realize that the color of someones skin does not change that they are human. The message of this speech is that all men are equal no matter what color their skin may be. That segregation is not necessary. In our future I hope for our country's future we get rid of gun violence.

angelia cheriza said...

Martin Luther king is an important legend in our history because he made a. If impact in our past towards slavery. This speech he made is to tell the people that race doesn't matter color doesn't matter we are all equal we all do the same things so we need to stop discriminating people because of how they look he wanted the people to know he's dream and how he felt
Angelia cherish 1/2 period

Serenity said...

Martin Luther King Jr. was an African American who stood up and said that everyone should be treated equally and have the same rights as other people had. His speech was important because it was what helped end segregation. The speech was saying that there should be no separation between people no matter their color. People should get along for who they are not what they look like. One of MLK’s dreams were that his kids having a future where segregation would no longer exist. He hoped that if he would protest something would happen with the segregation. It did. He helped end a horrible time in history.

Serenity Battin 6th and 7th

Jessica Jenkins said...

Martin Luthur King Jr. is an african american that stood up for hid people and for his own rights. His famous "i have a dream" speech put a big impact in the united states cause it finally gave rights to african americans. With our world today i really do not think anything great will happen, but that is my opinion.

Grant Broadhurst said...

Martin Luther King Jr. Was a very important figure in how our society runs today. He taught many people that he believed that as humans we don't have to be segregated by colors and race. He was a great role model and stood up for what he believed in even though his color was sadly not respected. He had his famous "I have a dream" speech that shaped many lives, both White and Black. One of his dreams was that one day we could all be treated equal and not need separate bathrooms or water fountains. He wanted to limit as much violence as nessecary and have a world of peace.

Grant Broadhurst 6/7

Abby Greene said...

Martin Luther Kind Jr. was a very important man to our country. He was an African-American preacher who fought for civil rights. That means he believes all men are created equal, regardless of their skin color, race, or religion. His speech highly impacted our country today. In his speech, he talks about how all people are just people. Just because you have white skin does not mean you are better than everyone else, and just because you have brown skin does not mean you are a menace to society. If he never made that speech or fought for civil rights, white and black people could still be going to different schools, use different bathrooms, and eat at separate restaurants. Thanks to MLK, America is one step closer to peace.
-Abby Greene 6/7 Period

Lilly Wharton said...

Martin Luther king is a African man that stood up for rascality for him and his people in the United States of America.He is important because he changed the states of the U.S.His speech was the biggest part of him being so important.Martin Luther king got assianated but he is still remembered today in society.The message he put out was to not treat African Americans differently. his dream completely changed America for all people today to see and hear about .This man really really changed the way we think today in the U.S. Matthew Tilley 6-7

Lilly Wharton said...

Martin Luther king is a African man that stood up for rascality for him and his people in the United States of America.He is important because he changed the states of the U.S.His speech was the biggest part of him being so important.Martin Luther king got assianated but he is still remembered today in society.The message he put out was to not treat African Americans differently. his dream completely changed America for all people today to see and hear about .This man really really changed the way we think today in the U.S. Matthew Tilley 6-7

Audrie Smith said...

Martin Luther King Jr. is an important figure in America because he fought for the equality of all people and was a major help in getting that. His “I Have a Dream” speech was so important because this was speech that really motivated people and really started to make a great amount of change. Martin Luther King Jr. was such an amazing speaker that even people who didn’t know what he stood for or didn’t agree with him would listen to him because of how he spoke. His message in this speech was that nobody should be treated any different than anyone else just because of the color of their skin. Future dreams for our country to make it a better place are to have people keep fighting for complete equality of everyone and to have that one day.
-Audrie Smith 6/7 period

Hayden Jones 1/2 said...

Martin Luther King is an important figure in U.S. history because he stood up against segregation in a peaceful way and said everyone should be teated equally. The speech ''I Have a Dream'' is important because it stated that everyone should feel free and to treat everyone with kindness. The message of this speech is to end segregation and start a new world free of racism and segregation. If everyone would treat each other with respect, our country would be perfect. Martin Luther King's goal was to start a country without violence but peace.

Hayden Jones 1/2

Nathan Whiteman said...

Dr.Martin Luther King jr is a important figure because the speech he had in Washington D.C. on how not one race is greater than a other race. His speech is important because he was the leader of the American Civil Rights movement. He helped unite a nation with his powerful speeches and use on non-Violent protests. If everyone would treat each other with respect, our country would be perfect. Martin Luther King's goal was to start a country without violence but peace. Future dreams for our country to make it a better place are to have people keep fighting for complete equality of everyone and to have that one day.

Nathan Whiteman 4/5

JaNiya Bartlett said...

Martin Luther King Jr. was an African American man who stood up for equal rights. He was a priest at a young age and then grew up to become a man who stood up for American rights. In his "I have a dream..." speech, he stands up for freedom of all race. He also said how he wants his kids to be appreciated for who they are, not by the color of their skin. Soon, the speech brought everyone freedom and segregation was no more in some states.
-JaNiya Bartlett 4/5th

Khadi said...

Martin Luther King Jr. is an important figure in America history because he played a big role in the civil rights movement. He influenced many people to stand up for African Americans and for them to get treated equally as white people. This speech is important because i influenced many people and it made a big change. The message points out MLKs dream to see white peoples and people of color to be treated as one. I hope for the america’s future we solve the rising gun violence crisis.

~Khadi Koanda 1/2 pd.

Kate eshenaur 6/7 period said...

Martin Luther King Jr. Is an important person in American History because he was the person to change the thoughts of segregation. He was the man who stood up for what he believed in and changed everything about America through one speech. He showed people that we are all equal in all ways. The “I Have A Dream Speech” was very important because it told people that we are all equal and that people should fight for what they believe in. The message of the speech ids everyone is equal and we all deserve freedom. Martin’s speech about his dream changed everything and is one of the most famous speech's today. Futures dreams are that we keep fighting for what we believe in and that we keep the freedom that we deserve. Kate Eshenaur 6/7 period

Maddie Rogers said...

Martin Luther king is an important figure in American history because he helped create equal rights for everyone. His famous speech at the Lincoln memorial was important because it helped people realize there should be equal rights for everyone. The message of his speech was for freedom and economic rights throughout the United States. Future dreams to make our country a better place could be to recycle more or to create less pollution in America. Pollution is causing many problems in our world today, and there are many simple fixes to the problem.
Maddie Rogers
Period 1/2

Gamefreak said...

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Martin Luther King Jr. was an important figure in America because he stood up and spoke up against how African Americans should have all the rights white men have to. The lesson he was trying to make was that it doesn't matter about the color of your skin we are all God's children. The way America needs to be great is get rid of pollution and stop crimes.

Unknown said...

Martain Luther King is an important role in American history because he was one of the main people to abolish slavery. So he would protest in a nonharmful way. Like he would just go and sit in restaurants that said "no colored allowed," and he and a couple of people would just sit there. His "I have a dream speech,' was important because it made some people realize that the color of skin does not matter and we are all people. He stands up for freedom of all race. He also said how he wants his kids to be appreciated for who they are, not by the color of their skin. Soon, the speech brought everyone freedom and segregation was no more in some states. -julienne raines

Bella Wilson said...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an activist for colored rights. His speech changed the future for people of color in America. He fought for everybody to have equality and harmony with each other. He wanted a bright future for future generations. Discriminating against people because of something they can't control (such as the family they were born into and the color of their skin) was- and is- not okay and shouldn't be accepted by anyone. In his famous speech he talked about the injustice of slavery and that everybody deserves freedom, because they weren't really free. They still were treated poorly and forced to do awful things because they were discriminated against.

Landon Rowan said...

Martin Luther King Jr. was an important figure to society even today. He was an important person because he had the "I Have a Dream" speech. This speech even shows an impact on today's society. The message that the speech gave out was that different colors of people should be treated equally. Some things that could be improved in today's society is that people are still rascist to this day and that should be forbidden. Also, worldwide in some countries people are still allowed to be sexist which should be stopped.

Slayton jack said...

Martin Luther King Jr. was an Important figure in American history because he change the thoughts of segregation. He stood up for what he believed in and changed everything about America through one speech. He showed people that everyone is equal. The message of his speech was for freedom . Future dreams to make our country better is to stop pollution and recycle things .

Slayton jack said...

Martin Luther King Jr. was an Important figure in American history because he change the thoughts of segregation. He stood up for what he believed in and changed everything about America through one speech. He showed people that everyone is equal. The message of his speech was for freedom . Future dreams to make our country better is to stop pollution and recycle things .

Lilly Wharton said...

Martin Luther King Jr. was an important figure because he helped with the elimination of segregation. This speech was important because said how he dreamt that he could have people living in a world where blacks and whites live in together and respect each other equally. My future dream for this country is for people to treat each other with respect. Anybody seen as different in today's world is typically not treated as an equal. However, they are equal and should be treated that way.

Maddie Rogers said...

Martin Luther King Jr. was important to America history because he helped put a stop to segregation. His “I Had a Dream” speech at Lincoln Memorial impacted so many peoples life. Martin Luther King Jr. was such an amazing speaker that even people who didn’t know what he stood for or didn’t agree with him would listen to him because of how he spoke. Today wouldn’t be the same without him and I don’t where we would be.

Caroline Logue period 1/2

Marcus greenway said...

Martin Luther King jr. was a very important figure in history. He was mainly noticed for his "I Have a dream speech" The speech has affected our country so much that it even last up until this day. The main reason for the speech was to stop segregation and racism since it was a big problem. His plans for the future was to allow his children and many other African american children to grow up in a country where they wouldn't have to worry about segregation.

Aubrey Dawson said...

Dr. Martin Luther King was important was because he was one of the people to stand upend talk about racism after slaves had became free. This speech is important because it somewhat changed racism although, there is still racism and unjust in America today. It proved to people that people should not be outcasted by something they can not control.Some dreams for our country is that racism ends all together and people can just live regularly without citizens "having" to worry about being attacked by blacks or such.

Aubrey Dawson said...

Dr. Martin Luther King was important was because he was one of the people to stand upend talk about racism after slaves had became free. This speech is important because it somewhat changed racism although, there is still racism and unjust in America today. It proved to people that people should not be outcasted by something they can not control.Some dreams for our country is that racism ends all together and people can just live regularly without citizens "having" to worry about being attacked by blacks or such.

Aubrey Dawson said...

Dr. Martin Luther King was important was because he was one of the people to stand upend talk about racism after slaves had became free. This speech is important because it somewhat changed racism although, there is still racism and unjust in America today. It proved to people that people should not be outcasted by something they can not control.Some dreams for our country is that racism ends all together and people can just live regularly without citizens "having" to worry about being attacked by blacks or such.

Aubrey Dawson said...

Dr. Martin Luther King was important was because he was one of the people to stand upend talk about racism after slaves had became free. This speech is important because it somewhat changed racism although, there is still racism and unjust in America today. It proved to people that people should not be outcasted by something they can not control.Some dreams for our country is that racism ends all together and people can just live regularly without citizens "having" to worry about being attacked by blacks or such.

Sidney Taylor said...

King is a very important person because he helped influence the fact of how people must except that everybody is equal; hence, people thought it was okay to treat colored people different. The speech he gave was important because it helped people understand that everybody needs to have equal rights. The message in King's speech was that racism is NOT okay. It is completely unacceptable, everybody was created equally. Some future dreams for the country to make it better place is that racism ends all together and people can just live regularly without citizens "having" to worry about being attacked by blacks or such.

Sidney Taylor
6-7th period

Maddox Sliger said...

Martin Luther King Jr. was very needed prosper to step up in american culture because when slavery was abolished people still were prejudice to them. So Martin saw this and decided that this will go on n longer and helped the blacks get there rights back and stopped segregation around the nation he made all bathrooms all races and let them drink form the clean water fountain not the disgusting one that they made blacks use. All in all, Martin Luther King Jr helped change this country for the better.

Hayley Hoskinson said...


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Martin Luther King Jr. was an important figure to society even today. He was an important person because he had the "I Have a Dream" speech. This speech even shows an impact on today's society. The message that the speech gave out was that different colors of people should be treated equally. Some things that could be improved in today's society is that people are still rascist to this day and that should be forbidden. Also worldwide in some countries people are still allowed to be sexist which should be stopped.