If I could choose, I would be more than excited to be able to run into Martin Luther King, jr. as a visitor in my college. The reason why I would choose him, is because he made such a large impact on youth, and was able to introduce a dream, that changed the unity, communication, and emotions, amongst youth of all ages forever.
By him doing this, I believe that not only was he able to empower and encourage history as a whole, to go forth and become better, but a countless number of individuals as well. Through his famous address given in Memphis the night before his assassination, on April 3, 1968, I was quickly able to sense the determination and hope that he had for his people. Fortunately for him, without hesitiation, he was clearly able to reassure people all across the world that he looked over, and he'd seen the promised land! and that he may not get there with us, but we as a people would get to the promised land, regardless of how long it took.
A quote that I would explain to Martin Luther king as one of my favorites, would be from his famous "I Have a Dream" speech which is: " I have a dream that 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 the content of their character. " This is one of my favorite quotes, because to me personally, it was presented to the world as sort of like a key to a better future. Because through the quote, he let it be known that the significance and worth of a person should not be based on their skin color, but by what's within.
Due to the amount of power, hard work, knowledge, creativity, dedication, and hope that he contributed to our history, I would have no choice but to show him respect, and controlled energy while interacting with him. Letting him know that I am overjoyed to be in his presence, but aware of all the things he did, and all the obstacles he faced to make our world a better place.
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