It was not enough for Martin Luther King, Jr. to dream about equality. He had to rise and become the dream. Now we have an obligation to do the same. -Blanche Hughes

 

It was not enough for Martin Luther King, Jr. to dream about equality. He had to rise and become the dream. Now we have an obligation to do the same.


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This quote is just one of 7 total Blanche Hughes quotes in our collection. Blanche Hughes is known for saying 'It was not enough for Martin Luther King, Jr. to dream about equality. He had to rise and become the dream. Now we have an obligation to do the same.' as well as some of the following quotes.

It's sad that in 2006, we still have incidents where people are attacked because of their skin color.

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We must take on the work that others have left for us. In our own way and space, we need to take responsibility for creating a place where everyone feels valued.

Blanche Hughes
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It was not enough for Martin Luther King, Jr. to dream about equality. He had to rise and become the dream. Now we have an obligation to do the same. -Blanche Hughes
175

If it's true, it's just so disappointing.

Blanche Hughes
151

I personally owe so much to those who came before me. This march is a reminder to us all that this country use to be a lot different.

Blanche Hughes
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I was sad when I heard about it. It's still a reminder of what we have to do. We still have hatred and discrimination. -Blanche Hughes
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We should not, in 2006, still have individuals beaten because of the color of their skin. But we do. ... So our work is not done.

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