Fifty years ago today Dr. Martin Luther King, with thousands of people looking toward a better future gathered together at the March on Washington. He spoke these hopeful words,
I have a dream that my four little children will one day
live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color
of their skin by the content of their character.
I have a dream... I have a dream that one day... little black boys and black
girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and
white girls as sisters and brothers.
Today as our nation reflects on that day and that speech, I am filled with joy as Brenda walked into her classes for the first time. She wore silver shoes a salmon knee length pleated dress with a white top. As she often accessorizes with hair, she chose a silver and gold short wig that accented her shoes. Her backpack and lunch box made their maiden voyage through the doors to this wonderful year ahead. Brenda is able to attend school because dozens of white strangers and friends are coming together to establish a scholarship support fund for her. Her daughter Becky is attending a well known Montessori school, an opportunity made by a loving white family. They have angels in their midst and I think Dr. King would be proud. We have made great strides to make Brenda's dream for an education come true, but like Dr. Kings dream we are not quite there yet. Progress is a process.
If you are inspired to help make Brenda's dream for an education a reality, please invite your friends and family to contribute to the scholarship (and obviously you too if you are so inclined). I'll just keep begging until we reach the goal. Hope you don't mind.
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