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Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. It was a dream that promoted peace and equality. A dream that was thought to have united the black and white communities. A dream that made America aware of a problem, and a dream that ultimately led to his demise. So, after 40 years of social change, would Martin Luther King Jr. be satisfied to see how far his dream has come? Have we fulfilled King’s dream? No other nation in the world is horrified by “racism” the way America is. It is definitely reprehended more than any other type of offence. The press and public have become accustomed to crimes of murder, rape, robbery, and arson that many crimes are simply ‘shrugged off’ as part of American life. Yet, racism is NEVER simply shrugged off. Racism has become the national obsession. Universities, Newspapers, Politicians, all are on full alert for it and denounce it. But what exactly is racism? Dictionaries are not very useful in trying to define such a powerful term. It is usually described as the “belief that one’s own ethnic stock is superior to others, or as to belief that culture and behaviour are rooted in race.” Racism is more than any dictionary can ever say. Defining racism as a prejudice based upon the colour of one’s skin or race is simple.
Approximate Word count = 841
Approximate Pages = 3.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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