Thursday, January 15, 2009

Mandela kids observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day

To view students' I Have a Dream Poems!

.........click comments, below



Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established to honour Martin Luther King Jr. because he worked to make sure that the rights of African-Americans and other minorities were put into place.

After his death, legislation was put forward to make a day to honour King. Many people liked the idea but lots of people didn’t because they felt he should not be the only person who was honoured for fighting against racism.

When the day wasn’t made, many people protested by signing a petition. Six million signed it!

The first Martin Luther King Jr. Day was on January 20, 1986. Arizona only approved the holiday after a tourist boycott to protest because Arizona did not have the day.

Why don’t you make a poster about Martin Luther King Jr. to display in our hallways?
by Nadia and Aisha

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

sure me and my sister will make a poster

Anonymous said...

He's done so much to stop racism. He taught us so much. King Jr really earned a day to honour him.

Anonymous said...

I dream that god will bless humanity with prosperity and joy
I dream that someone could lead the world into an age of peace and freedom
I dream that all nations will join hands to stop racism, violence and wars
I dream about one day when all people treat each other as equals
With determination, hard work and hope one day these dreams will come true
Dreams are hopes that could come true if you try your best and hardest to make it so.
By Speed, grade 6

Anonymous said...

I have a dream that there will be no war, world hunger or poverty.
I dream that everyone is equal and is entitled to the same rights as everyone else.
I dream of a world where there is peace, success and a second chance.
I have a dream that there is no violence and there is equality.
I dream of everyone being free.
I have a dream
By Malaika

Anonymous said...

I have a dream that I could fly.
I have a dream to have super powers.
I have a dream to stop slavery, child labor, and racism.
I have a dream that there would be no war.
I have a dream that every poor person would have enough money
to provide their family with good food and good shelter.
I have a dream to stop cancer around the world.
I have a dream to have every game system in the world and to have every game for every game system made and that are going to get made.
I have a dream that every one on earth would be in perfect health.
I have a dream to get the best job in the world and to get lots of money from that job.
I have a dream to be successful in life.
I Have A Dream…

By Mansur

Anonymous said...

I have a dream
To help all the poor people in Bangladesh
I want to end all their suffering
I want to help them get an education
I want them to be equally wealthy as everyone else
I want to help the parents take care of their children
I want to help the parents to get a good job
I want them to live in a good home
I don’t want them to suffer because of food and water
I want them to be treated with respect
I want them to have fresh clean water
I want them to live and have a good life
I have a dream
By Saadman

Anonymous said...

I have a dream that when I grow up I’ll became a doctor
I have a dream that I can help people from all over the world
I have a dream that everyone will have the right to live
I have a dream that racism will stop
I have a dream that everyone will have good education
I have a dream that all countries will have good medication
I have a dream that boys and girls will have equal rights
I have a dream that violence will stop
I have a dream that we will have a safe environment
I have a dream
By Fazeela

Anonymous said...

I have a dream about freedom
Where kids can be free
To live among each other in harmony
I wish to see a place where kids can be safe
I want a place where kids can be happy
And not fear the danger in every corner
I dream about a future where I can be successful
And not be judged by how I look or how I dress
I don’t know what I want to be
Maybe a doctor, or a lawyer, something interesting
I want to make my parents proud
And show them what I’ve become
But for now…all I’d like to do is run and have fun
For you see that is what a kid does
In my dreams kids are smiling because they can learn and enjoy their lives
Without people making them do what’s not right
I see families and friends being together
In this world there is no war or poverty
In my dreams children are born with love and care
These are many dreams of mine of a world full of peace
Now only if we can make these dreams into reality

Anonymous said...

I have a dream that there would be no violence in the world
I have a dream that everyone would be nice and there would be no fights.
I have a dream to soar over the world and look down over the land.
I have a dream that I am a star.
I have a dream that everyone would see me for who I am.
I have a dream that everyone could get along.
I have a dream that it would be summer forever.
I have a dream that flowers could bloom and that everyone could see everything they’re doing wrong like war.
I dream that there would be no child labor.
I have a dream that everyone will be equal and that no one would favor each other more.
This is what I dream.
By Madeha

Anonymous said...

I have dream that I
Can be like Barack Obama
He is the first black president
My favorite president
Whenever my mother is sad
She just listens to his speech
Then my mother will shoot right back up.
I know that he can change America and be a better president than
George Bush
I’d be just like him so I can make my mother happy and proud of me.
That is why I like Barack Obama.
By Abdi, grade 6

Anonymous said...

I dream that one day the people all over the world would put aside their differences and live in harmony with one another,
I dream that every child won’t have to live in fear of anyone and won’t have to live in pain of others,
I dream of a safe future for everyone so they won’t have to fear the dangers around the corner,
I dream that I will be able to become someone my family and friends can be proud and happy of,
I dream that no one would be discriminated and will be seen for who they are and not for who they aren’t ,
I dream of a place where everyone would respect and care about the environment around them,
I dream of a world where flowers can bloom and won’t be destroyed by other’s rage towards each other,
I dream that no one would force anyone to get involved in something someone else started when they don’t want to,
I dream that no matter how bad life becomes, we won’t forget the beautiful things we’ve seen and the happy things we’ve done in life.
By Joice