At the 2025 Lesher Foundation's Newsmakers: Speaker Series, Martin Luther King III called for ongoing leadership in the fight for human rights. Reflecting on his fatherâs legacy, he highlighted the significance of the iconic I Have a Dream speech, which promoted hope and unity among Americans. Despite the progress made in racial justice, King warned that the fight is far from over, emphasizing the importance of building bridges among different communities. The event recognized the Bridge Builders to the New Generation nonprofit for its dedication to aiding marginalized youth in achieving success.
King stated, 'The I Have a Dream' speech was the watershed for the United States because never before had an American leader described such a beautiful vision of understanding and goodwill between Americans.'
Reflecting on his parents' legacies, King emphasized, 'Through my father's example and my mother's determination, they taught us about the importance of building bridges, of greater mutual understanding and cooperation between people.'
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