This week, we celebrate and acknowledge the important role that Martin Luther King Jr. had (and continues to have) on our journey towards racial equality. We learned that Martin Luther King Jr. felt the sting of racism as a child, growing up during a time when Jim Crow laws segregated (separated) people by race. Dr. King used speeches, letters, and protests to help inspire people to make changes and was a key part of the Civil Rights Movement.
Our class discussed Martin Luther King Jr.’s dreams. He hoped that one day, people would be judged not by their race, but by their character. We then thought about our own dreams and aspirations. What do we want to accomplish in our lifetime? What positive changes do we hope to see?