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Continuing the Dream
By Josiah Williams/12th grade student, Rock Bridge High School
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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