Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The article “Struggle for MLK's dream isn't over” by Alvin F. Poussaint, MD, speaks truth about our society and how far we have come, but it also shows how far we must go to achieve Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.

The election of Barack Obama is a huge achievement for the African-American community and also for the American people. It shows that walls are being broken and people are seeing each other as human beings. Obama’s election is a phenomenal step, but like the article says, “there’s more work to be done.” Not only is there work to be done in the African-American community, but also the Hispanic, Arab, and Asian communities. All minorities are fighting for a voice in this country and there are still pockets in this nation where racism is very real.

I believe Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream encompasses all races and their right for equality among humanity. So while we celebrate this historic inauguration, remember that others in our nation still suffer and Barack Obama cannot fix all of our nations problems. No man or woman can. The problem and the solution lie with every American citizen. I am reminded of John F. Kennedy’s quote, “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.”