Title: “The Bold and Controversial Aspects of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech and its Relevance Today” In his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech delivered on August 28

Assigment: Please watch Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech” in its entirety. You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4iY1TtS3s
What are some of the things in the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech that might have seemed controversial or shocking to those listening to it? Explain which aspects of the speech you think were the boldest, in this time period. Do you think Dr. King’s dreams, as articulated in his speech, have come true today? Be as clear and honest as you can, using specific examples from contemporary life and society to back up your point of view.

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