The Content of Their Character ... I Have A Dream | Martin Luther King, Jr. Quote

Martin Luther King, Jr. quote: “I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” ~From the “I have a dream” speech

Watch the video and have a discussion with your class or someone you know. Below, there are some suggested questions or writing prompts.

Martin Luther King, Jr. quote:

“I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” ~From the “I have a dream” speech

I have always liked this quote. I don’t want people to judge me by the color of my skin. You can see my skin color, but don’t judge me for what it is.


QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:

What do you think of the Martin Luther King, Jr. quote: “I look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” ~From the “I Have a Dream” speech

What kind of stereotypes about people do you have? How do you think you got those stereotypes?

How do you think you can change the stereotypes you have about people?

What does it mean to you to be judged by the content of your character?

Do you have a dream? What is it?

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