Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington and yet his words still resonate today. 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. While they disagree on whether King would have supported affirmative action and DEI to bring about a more inclusive society, both Blum and Martin said America must continue King’s work to dismantle the legacy of racism.

Source: CNN January 15, 2024 10:30 UTC