i have a dream

Today marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most important speeches of all time.  On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.  Standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for harmony and an end to racism, to an estimated 250,000 people.  Here are some links to commemorate the event:

• Full transcript and archive from The King Center
• Oral history from Smithsonian
• Annotated video of the speech
• Rare photographs
• Video and commentary from Rolling Stone
• BBC Radio 4 broadcast featuring an all-star humanitarian cast from The Guardian
• Global broadcast from ABC News
• http://50thanniversarymarchonwashington.com/
• A 1963 Profile of the man who led the March

Please do your own research and contribute resources or perspectives in the comments.  Dr. King's speech represents the finest traditions of democracy, free speech, humanity, community, and rhetoric. It serves as a powerful reminder that there is more in life that unites us than divides us.  Taking a few moments to listen/read/reflect on this occasion is an opportunity to put us all in touch with the better angels of our nature.