Katherine: MLK Inspired 'A Clear Vision'

Katherine Warren

Perter Yarrow,Paul (Noel) Stookey and Mary Travers sing "Blowing in The Wind" at the 1963 march on Washington . Before or after Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech.

I have always been very inspired by the Civil Rights Movement and the vision Martin Luther King, Jr. had for this nation. I remember being in 5th grade. I spent days and nights memorizing the I Have A Dream Speech which I recited at an assembly. Then I met Peter Yarrow (of the '60s folk/rock trio Peter, Paul, and Mary), who told me he marched with MLK Jr. And I found that to be the most honorable action ever.

To see how far we have come and where we are now, I have hope for the future. That people are recognized as human and equality is just given, not granted. That as a whole nation we humble ourselves to have a full heart and a clear vision. That one day we stand tall, proud, and hand in hand to serve each other. May the dream MLK had continue to be lived out today, tomorrow, and for as long as any legacy should last... Forever.

Peter Yarrow, right, with singer Bob Dylan, center, during a 1963 civil rights march on Washington. Above, left, Yarrow remembers the '63 march and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s participation.

Peter Yarrow, right, with singer Bob Dylan, center, during a 1963 civil rights march on Washington. Above, left, Yarrow remembers the '63 march and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s participation.

Bloomington's Katherine Warren is a student at Indiana State University working toward a Masters in Student Affairs and Higher Education. She is a graduate assistant for AmeriCorps and Programming for Indiana State's Center for Community Engagement.