The dream continues in us: Are we close to fulfilling Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision?

(The Dallas Examiner) – It has been over 60 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous I Have a Dream speech in Washington D.C.His speech led to desegregation in the United States and led to the Civil Rights Act of 1965.Related Stories Sixty years later, questions linger about whether King’s dream and vision for America has been realized – and if not, what more is needed to make it a reality. To explore this, several African American leaders were asked their opinion. Three prominent African American leaders stepped forward to share their perspectives and offer insight into the ongoing journey for equality and justice.Those three individuals were State Sen. Royce West for District 23, Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price and Mar Butler, CEO of Tree Leadership, a nonprofit that helps at-risk youth.Question: What achievements, in your opinion, have we – as a nation – made toward Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream?West: His speech has been impactful to my life. I think we moved a little further when it comes to equality for all men and women. We haven’t achieved it yet, but we are closer to it. We are taking steps toward it. We are taking...