Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream Speech” speech at the March on Washington and yet his words still resonate today. Blum told CNN he was inspired by King’s speech from the March on Washington – specifically the idea that people shouldn’t be judged “by the color of their skin” – to launch a lifelong crusade against affirmative action practices. King’s [“I Have a Dream”] quote means that affirmative action is polarizing, unfair and illegal,” he added. But many historians – and at times some of King’s own children – have disagreed with the notion that Dr. King would have disavowed affirmative action. Nunnally said the fight over affirmative action ultimately comes down to whether you believe the “dream” King spoke of that day has already been achieved.

Source: CNN January 14, 2024 18:45 UTC