August 28^th, 1963. This day would be imbedded into the minds of many; young, old, wealthy, poor, none of which mattered at that time. Instead, everyone gathered as one and witnessed nothing short of an historic event.

“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."

The ever so famous words that Martin Luther King spoke of would represent a turning point for Americans worldwide. In a time where African Americans did not have nearly the benefits as their fellow citizens, King spoke on hope, and promise. Since then we have seen monumental change in our society as, like King said; “We are created equal.” It now does not matter what color your skin is, where you are from, or how much money you make. Because, in fact, we are all equally visible, with equal rights, and an equal opportunity to be successful.

We have appointed our first African American governor right here in Massachusetts, We have recently made history with President Obama, and we have sent our first African American National Football League coach to the Hall of Fame in 2005. We have overcome doubters, as a Nation who at one point in time did not bother looking the other way, to a Nation, that is now one.

For me, black history month, purely shows the growth of our Nation and the words of one man. It shows me that anyone can achieve anything they put their mind to. It shows me that any one person can make a difference. It shows the strength of many, the fight of some, and the perseverance of others. But, most importantly of all, it shows the love that we all have for each other.

Black, white, green, purple, or yellow, none of which matter. Because at the end of the day, we are all one. We are all equal.

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