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Continuing the Dream


As a young black man, living in today's society can not only be frustrating, but difficult. There are many obstacles to overcome, but with determination and preparation we can overcome many of these obstacles that stand in the way of our reaching our goals. For example, Dr. Martin Luther King took a stand when no one else would stand. This showed me a great deal of leadership.

Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream which will be achieved when blacks are allowed complete freedom. There were many mountains and obstacles that he had but he didn't allow them to stop his dream. We can continue Dr. King's dream by being successful and being a good example towards one another.

Many of us take freedom for granted. Now that we have freedom, we don't exercise our right to vote. By voting we are having some say on what takes place here in America. What disturbs me the most is that many of us do not take advantage of what has been given to us. We need to overcome this sickness that has been eating away at us for some time now.

Back in history, blacks had no freedom, they had to work as slaves. There is a great difference between now and then. Back then blacks joined hands and sang sweet songs of freedom. In this present day blacks kill each other over color, clothes and territories. This is a sick virus that has been developing for some time in our black communities. We need to overcome this evil attack that has caused a disturbance in black communities. I can continue Dr. King's dream by being successful and using my right to vote. I can also be a good example to all of the kids by showing them that if you believe, then you can achieve. By exercising my rights to vote I am having some say on what goes on in my life. I can also encourage everyone to vote. I can be a positive speaker and do my best to help out the black community. Martin Luther King has helped open many doors for not only me but for all people. I can continue his dream if I step through them and use them to open up many others.

 

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