On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., USA, there was no room for a soul. Hundreds of thousands of people, civilians, swirled to hear Dr. King. The month of August 1963 passed and, after the march in the city for work and freedom, for civil rights, countless faces directed their gaze fixed at a single person… to the leader of one of the most important movements in the history of that country, which more than 50 years ago changed the political, social and cultural course of an entire generation in tune with these simple and powerful words:Â “I have a dream …”
His leadership focused on pursuing a clear goal, equal rights for all citizens regardless of race. Through his ability to communicate persuasively and mobilize the masses, King was able to catalyze significant legislative changes around human rights, including the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, through which he managed to unify a polarized country and, Through voting, prohibit the racial segregation that so long excluded thousands of people.
Thus, King’s leadership is an inspiring example of how a visionary leader can mobilize and transform people, challenge established norms and achieve significant changes in society from his own voice; so that his legacy endures to this day as a symbol of the struggle for equality and justice.
