Imagine a realm where the hue of our skin dims our
light, where justice remains shrouded in the shadows of
night.
“Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by
drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.”
These profound words were delivered by Martin Luther
King Jr., in his timeless speech, ‘I Have a Dream,’ which
probes the true essence of freedom. A very warm
morning to our esteemed judges, honourable Principal
ma’am, respected teachers and my friends. Today, I
stand before you to reignite this dream, which goes like
this.
Even though we face the difficulties of today and
tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply
rooted in the American dream.
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and
live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these
truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.
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 sit down together at the table of
brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of
Mississippi, sweltering with the heat of injustice,
sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be
transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream that one day, my little children will live
in a nation where they are judged not by the colour of
their skin, but, by the content of their character.
I have a dream today!
I have a dream that one day every valley shall be
exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the
rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places
will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be
revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.
This is our hope. With this faith, we will transform the
discord of our nation into a symphony of brotherhood.
With this faith, we will be able to work together,
struggle together, pray together, go to jail together and
stand for freedom together, knowing that we will be
free one day.
Free at last, free at last! God Almighty, we are free at
last!
Thank you!
