01/19/2026
On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King delivered a 17-minute speech to the huge crowd. As he reached the end of it, the gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, who was sitting behind him, shouted, âTell them about the dream!â
Itâs possible that this is what prompted Martin Luther King Jr to depart from his script and declare the revolutionary words, âI have a dreamâŚâ âEven though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dreamâ he said.
His dream was that his nation would live out the truth that everyone is created equal. His dream was that people, those who had suffered and those who had caused the suffering, would eventually be able to sit at a table together. His dream was that places where injustice had taken place would become places of freedom. His dream was that people would ânot be judged by the colour of their skin but the content of their character.""
Today, on MLK Day, we take a moment to reflect on kindness and inclusivity within our local community. Letâs think about ways we can support one another and lift each other up, creating a world where everyone is valued and included.