"I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit together at the table of brotherhood."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Friday, August 26th, Chevrolet brought thought leaders, elected officials, community advocates, and ordinary Americans together in DC to discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through the lens of four permeating issues: Education, the economy, healthcare, and cultural diversity and tolerance. We're hosting these discussions around the country to raise awareness of the unveiling of the Washington, D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Visit www.chevrolet.com/MLK and www.dedicatethedream.org for more information.
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Lisa Nichols is an inspirational author and speaker, and we're honored to have her on the Table of Brotherhood tour. Lisa's unique perspective not only adds to the discussions in each city, she's also crafted a special poem for the tour which she uses to inspire and engender her take on Dr. King's legacy at each event. We hope that event participants, and those visiting us online, will be inspired to continue Dr. King's work in their own communities, among their peers, and across their online networks.
THE DREAM - PART TWO
I wasn’t there in 1960, when students all over the south sat in at lunch counters, demanding equal rights.
I wasn’t there in 1962, when men and women in Albany straightened their backs up, recognizing that a man can’t ride your back unless it’s bent.
I wasn’t there in 1963, when a group of people aroused a nation and brought into being the Civil Rights Bill and Movement.
It was His dream, but it’s MY reality!
I wasn’t there on August 28th, 1963, when Dr. King shared a dream that he had had about a day when little black boys and little black girls could live in unity with little white boys and little white girls as sisters and brothers.
That was His dream, but it’s now MY reality!
See, I wasn’t even born until 3 years after Dr. King shared his great dream with the nation.
I didn’t have to endure separate drinking fountains, separate bathrooms, or eat in the back of a restaurant because of the color of my skin.
I have never had to participate in a boycott or sit-in for my freedom.
I’ve had no living room civil rights meetings, no water holes knocking me down, no biting dogs tearing at my legs, nor any cocktail bombs being thrown into my home in my quest for equal rights.
And that was His dream, that this be MY reality!
You see, I am the benefactor of a dream spoken for, fought for, suffered for, prayed for and died for. And the journey is still underway and we still have much work that we have to do.
Yes, we own homes, build businesses, experience fame, and coexist together as brothers and sisters because of The Dream-Part 1. And now it time for The Dream-Part 2!
Recognizing as Blacks, Whites, Latino’s, Asian’s, Jews and Gentiles, Muslims, Protestants and Catholics, that though there are many barriers that we’ve broken through…
We still have Hungry Mothers, Homeless Fathers, and Under-educated Children. So now, my friends, it’s time for The Dream-Part 2!
In this dream, there’s no playing small and no sleeping on the job because, like me, there is an unborn child somewhere that’s counting on you.
This dream requires you to Wake Up! Stand Up! Speak Up! Hurry Up! Catch Up! Stay Prayed Up! And oh, you definitely got to Show Up!
And in your own brilliance, do whatever you can do… Because Dr. King handled The Dream-Part 1, And now it’s up to You and Me to handle The Dream-Part 2.
— Lisa Nichols
Written August 4, 2011
Dr. Kings, Table of Brotherhood gathering
Sponsored by Chevrolet
For more Inspiration on Living Out The Dream – Part 2
Go To www.TheDreamPart2.com
About the Table
I selected Sycamore wood as our material because like the immortalized words of Dr. Martin Luther King the tree is a symbol of strength, beauty and perseverance. My design will display these characteristics through the transformation of raw materials in to a hand tooled high polished dining table suitable for a gathering of the masses. It is my goal to create a work of art that not only honors the memory of one of history's greatest leaders but pays homage to his dream and the hopes of millions for global unity.
- Scott Benjamin Tucker / Designer
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Mission Statement
To commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by leading a collaborative funding, design, and construction process in the creation of a memorial to honor his national and international contributions to world peace through non-violent social change.
Vision Statement
Dr. King championed a movement that draws fully from the deep well of America's potential for freedom, opportunity, and justice. His vision of America is captured in his message of hope and possibility for a future anchored in dignity, sensitivity, and mutual respect; a message that challenges each of us to recognize that America's true strength lies in its diversity of talents. The vision of a memorial in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. is one that captures the essence of his message, a message in which he so eloquently affirms the commanding tenants of the American Dream - Freedom, Democracy and Opportunity for All; a noble quest that gained him the Nobel Peace Prize and one that continues to influence people and societies throughout the world. Upon reflection, we are reminded that Dr. King's lifelong dedication to the idea of achieving human dignity through global relationships of well being has served to instill a broader and deeper sense of duty within each of us - a duty to be both responsible citizens and conscientious stewards of freedom and democracy.
