Dani Strehle
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Yesterday marked the fiftieth anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s commanding “I Have A Dream” speech. Our nation’s capitol was alive with American citizens who had gathered to pay homage to the influential, forward-thinking civil rights leader; and social media saw more than a few notable Hollywood residents sharing their own “dreams” with their followers.
Entertainment Weeklyscoured Twitter and rounded up some of the best and most inspiring celebrity tweets that included the hashtags #dreamday, #MLK, and #Ihaveadream. A sampling of this list is below.
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I have a dream that young girls everywhere will know their worth and importance. #DreamDay http://t.co/G6DiVlqpkr
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) August 28, 2013
I have a dream that….one day ALL couples will legally be allowed to marry. Oh wait, it’s today! #dreamday
— Andy Cohen (@BravoAndy) August 28, 2013
Feeling humbled by history & grateful for those who marched. I’m sad that I can’t be in DC for #MOW50 Watching what I can b4 work #DreamDay
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 28, 2013
Excited that my pal @hillharper will be a part of #DreamDay today. Lets keep marching forward. United.
— Christopher Gorham (@ChrisGorham) August 28, 2013
50 years ago he said #ihaveadream . Now more than ever: we can and we must Change The World.
— Bill Nye (@TheScienceGuy) August 28, 2013
HHDL speaks about his dream on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. #DreamDay http://t.co/l9dZfDAcyM
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) August 28, 2013
Today we are remembering #MLK ‘s dream of equality and kindness, & hope you continue to practice this daily. #dreamday
— Jonas Brothers (@JonasBrothers) August 28, 2013
#IHaveADream that we can work together to help eradicate all slavery and human trafficking. @SavingInnocence @Uheroes #DreamDay
— Kellan Lutz (@kellanlutz) August 28, 2013
We must continue to dream. That’s the only way dreams can come true. #DreamDay.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) August 28, 2013
“Though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream…” -Honoring the 50th year of a very special man & speech.#MLK
— Daniel Dae Kim (@danieldaekim) August 28, 2013
50 years later the dream lives let’s. Dare 2 Dream. #DreamDay http://t.co/xZK6ZJuSbt
— Dulé Hill (@DuleHill) August 28, 2013
I have a dream that one day the complete text of #MLK‘s speech will be fulfilled – we’re not there yet #DreamDay
— Larry King (@kingsthings) August 28, 2013
I have a dream that one day all youth will have better opportunities than I did growing up. #dreamday http://t.co/RoyTHRzFDH
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) August 28, 2013
This writer has dreams, too. I dream that when my daughters enter the work force, they will receive equal pay and opportunities as all of their male peers. I dream that every global citizen will be given the opportunity to love and marry whom and how they want. I dream that tolerance and humanity will take greater significance than take-home pay and tax cuts. I dream that someone else will pioneer the fight that Martin Luther King, Jr. was unable to see to fruition. And, finally, I dream that we as humans will learn to stop and smell the roses, and to savor all of the beautiful things that life has to offer, rather than constantly yearning for more.
Thank you, Mr. King, for your indelible mark on this incredibly important cause, and for fighting the good fight. I only hope that we can continue to make strides in the name of civil rights, and do your legacy justice. Rest in peace.
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