"Realize the Dream March and Rally"

Yesterday, yesterday, yesterday… was a historic day. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington DC for the 50^th anniversary of the March on Washington. Young and old, white and black, upper, middle and lower class individuals came together to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. It was called the “Realize the Dream March and Rally.” Speeches were given by Martin Luther King III, Rev. Al Sharpton, and the families of the late Emmit Till and Travyon Martin, amongst others.

This march was done to help recognize how far America has come, but also to bring to light how far the country still has to go. The dream has not been completely realized, but it has been recognized. While Barack Obama serves his second term as the first black president of the US, media and entertainment industries continue to negatively portray minorities. We must take action!

Talk is cheap and action takes guts. We cannot sit idly criticizing the downward spiral of our communities. It is our duty to help realize the dream, by becoming mentors, activists and community changers. The progress that has been achieved in the last 50 years was due to the call to action of Dr. King, Rosa Parks and countless others. In order for there to be another 50 years of progress we have to do our part.

We’re able, because someone took the time. Now let’s take the time for someone else.