Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said "I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin,but by the content of their character" As a black American, who began college at Moorehouse College at he young age of fifteen. He believed in equal rights for all men and women, black and white. He truly dreamed and fought whole heartily for equal rights for blacks.
This quote and his dream of equal rights for all blacks and whites, Has touched me deep and dear. My son is biracial, (part black). I draw each mornings breathe for my son. He is a miracle, due to my multiple health problems.
When my son Matthew started his first days in public school, he learned about Dr.King's dream. Matthew was so captivated over the history about Dr. King, that day in school. as we walked home from Matthew's bus stop that day he said "Mommy Dr. King loved everyone like me" Meaning ( my take now and then ) his color of skin and accepting everyone.
That day contained a lot of questions and talking. Matthew placed his little hand to mine during a certain question, "Why is my hand so tan and yours white?" During our long talk I was unaware that in his little heart and mind were race issues and hat. He never understood the difference. To me that is a child's innocence of "color blindness".
Matthew said he wished he could have met Dr. King. He knew Dr. King loved him ( Matthew) for being himself not because of black or White skin. His character is what made it matter.
Matthew's character is of much respect, open minded and joyful. At times he sees, and feels singled out for his skin color.
To this day at sixteen his character remains the same, with usual teenage wants and likes. And yes he still sometimes runs into racism.
Matthew has character because he accepts all op ions. Most of all he accepts and loves himself. He may disagree but he accepts difference. He is a very Strong intelligent Young man.
I am honored and proud to have such a young boy grow into a well rounded fine Young man. I love his self character and how he accepts and deals with difference in op ions. As would Dr. King wanted, would have. His dream is a dream come true thirty years later, and still working through.
This quote and his dream of equal rights for all blacks and whites, Has touched me deep and dear. My son is biracial, (part black). I draw each mornings breathe for my son. He is a miracle, due to my multiple health problems.
When my son Matthew started his first days in public school, he learned about Dr.King's dream. Matthew was so captivated over the history about Dr. King, that day in school. as we walked home from Matthew's bus stop that day he said "Mommy Dr. King loved everyone like me" Meaning ( my take now and then ) his color of skin and accepting everyone.
That day contained a lot of questions and talking. Matthew placed his little hand to mine during a certain question, "Why is my hand so tan and yours white?" During our long talk I was unaware that in his little heart and mind were race issues and hat. He never understood the difference. To me that is a child's innocence of "color blindness".
Matthew said he wished he could have met Dr. King. He knew Dr. King loved him ( Matthew) for being himself not because of black or White skin. His character is what made it matter.
Matthew's character is of much respect, open minded and joyful. At times he sees, and feels singled out for his skin color.
To this day at sixteen his character remains the same, with usual teenage wants and likes. And yes he still sometimes runs into racism.
Matthew has character because he accepts all op ions. Most of all he accepts and loves himself. He may disagree but he accepts difference. He is a very Strong intelligent Young man.
I am honored and proud to have such a young boy grow into a well rounded fine Young man. I love his self character and how he accepts and deals with difference in op ions. As would Dr. King wanted, would have. His dream is a dream come true thirty years later, and still working through.
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