Jesse Jackson Jr.: Obama to Accept Nomination on 45th Anniversary of the "I Have a Dream" Speech

[babylonsister]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-jesse-jackson-jr/obama-to-accept-nominatio_b_104977.html

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

Obama to Accept Nomination on 45th Anniversary of the "I Have a Dream" Speech

Posted June 3, 2008 | 04:49 PM (EST)


This is a defining moment in history as Senator Barack Obama is poised to become the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. Senator Obama's nomination confirms Dr. King's observation that 'the moral arc of the universe' is long, but bends toward freedom and justice for all.

Senator Obama personifies a uniquely American story -- born to a mother from Kansas and a father from Kenya. He affirms the motto included in the Great Seal of the United States: E Pluribus Unum -- Out of Many, One. He also reflects the American Dream -- 'a skinny kid with a funny name' who came to Chicago's South Side with 'no money and no connections' can run to become the President of the United States of America.

His campaign is just as uniquely American, made possible by the great democratic movements of the 20th Century. The civil rights movement, labor movement, women's movement, peace movement, and the environmental movement have opened society and expanded rights, allowing more Americans to participate in and perfect our democracy.

Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination for President on August 28th -- the 45th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' Speech. In many ways, Senator Obama's nomination as president is a fulfillment of a dream -- a dream long deferred -- envisioning a country where people would 'not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.'

Clearly, Senator Obama has demonstrated his character, conviction and capacity to lead our nation to a more perfect Union. And, the American people have rallied and responded.

[gateley]

1. That just gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes. nt

[OhioBlue]

6. me too. n/t

[Dangerously Amused]

2. Moving tribute. K&R.

[ThatsMyBarack]

3. How amazing this is!

:patriot:

[FrenchieCat]

4. Wow. Just Wow!

Welcome to the 21st Century, America!

Yes we can....
We Want Change....

[babylonsister]

19. Frenchie...

do you remember how disconsolate you were a few months ago? We/he did it! :toast: And I love that picture!

[NightWatcher]

5. Poetic, isn't it

the Dream might be one step closer to being realised

[ananda]

7. O MY GOD!

That is so kewl.. just fantastic!

[cbc5g]

8. Its a wonderful day for this nation and the world.

And on January 20th 2009 change will come.

[myrna minx]

9. That gives me goosebumps and makes me want to cry.

What a proud day that will be.

[AtomicKitten]

10. Wow.

:patriot:

[Doityourself]

11. lawd lawd lawd...it's just penetrating..it goes down to my bone marrow!

[Triana]

12. This makes me happy to be alive just now - to be able to see this! n/t

[ProSense]

13. Absolutely wonderful! n/t

[snappyturtle]

14. K&R Finally America is doing something right!! It is an historic moment....

I can't help but wonder if Sen. Obama, soon to be President Obama, will use any of King's speech tonight?

[babylonsister]

17. Perhaps that oft-used quote, 'the fierce urgency of now'?

I'm just so happy, and I cannot wait to see his smiling face; I hope his family is with him!

[Qutzupalotl]

15. A sign recently said:

Rosa sat
so Martin could march
so Barrack could run

[EffieBlack]

18. Wow - I love that!

[NOLALady]

22. Shame on you.

I was trying so hard to not cry.

Now I'm bawling.

[PretzelWarrior]

16. wow. the waterworks are starting early

I promise I'm a fairly tough guy....but this stuff is too emotional for me. Wow. I just listened to the speech again on youtube the other day. wow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk

[Prophet 451]

20. Hadn't realised that, poetic n/t

[Guava Jelly]

21. Ok I'm going to fucking cry now

:) good tears!