Today is the day set aside by the United States of America for the celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, an iconic figure in the civil rights movement and a symbol of human dignity.

His “I have a dream” speech was one for the ages and Dr.King’s dream came to partial fruition with the election of Barrack Hussein O’bama to the presidency of the United States.

African Americans have come a far way, but there’s still a long journey ahead.