As appeared on Huffington Post "Black Voices" (August 28, 2013)
Fifty years later, how has our nation progressed? How have we evolved? How have we improved?
Dr. King's speech helped create momentum for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which legally solidified the equality of African Americans in this country. All week, various events and activities are planned, including an anniversary march on August 28.
Like the 1963 march, the focus of the planned commemorative activities are jobs and justice. But what about education?
