Martin Luther King, Jr., "What Is Your Life's Blueprint?"

Rarely seen footage of Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking to students at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia on October 26, 1967, where he delivered his speech "What Is Your Life's Blueprint?"
Video used by permission of The School District of Philadelphia. All rights reserved.
Speech reprinted in A Time to Break Silence: The Essential Works of Martin Luther King, Jr., for Students, part of the King Legacy Series, published by Beacon Press. This is the first time the speech has been published in its entirety.
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[@RodgesLawton]

I cannot believe that I found this footage. I am the student cameraman that recorded this speech. I remember this like it was yesterday. I have been telling my boys for years about this and now I can show them. I thought this was lost years ago and am so happy that it survived the years. I was 12 or 13 years old when he can to Barrett and was mesmerized by what he was saying. I can't wait to share this with my family. Wow I am elated that I found this.

[@Adream1975]

+Rodges Lawton Wow... what a blessing to have experienced this grand opportunity!!!! He is so before his time, he is speaking to me now at 40 years old.

[@cmr81]

+Rodges Lawton - you did an awesome job there my man! sweet, I hope your family enjoys this, I'm from New Zealand and I don't even know how I found this! haha

[@cherokeerosethomas6573]

+Rodges Lawton Thank you for finding this. I have been listening to his speeches today, since this is the month Dr. King was born in. I was born in January 1956, the month after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat. I saw so many things on TV and heard so many things on radio about the Civil Rights Movement. I grew up in Chicago and was appalled seeing the violence on television in the South against Blacks. I had and still have the greatest respect, admiration, and have been influenced by Dr. King, He was a preacher, A civil rights leader, and a man of great courage. I advocate for other and myself because of him. Agnes Cherokee Rose Sarje Thomas

[@antoineflowers8594]

Wow awesome job brother. Thus should be played in all schools at freshman year at least.

[@Malaika880]

+Rodges Lawton Hi Mr Rodges this is amazing, great job. I was just wondering how I go about getting rights for this footage. I am a film student in the UK in my final year. As part of current project I am wanting to use some archive footage of Martin Luther King however due to me being a student I cannot afford to pay for some. The film's aim is to Repaint the Image of the black man whilst empowering, emancipating and motivating him to reach out for the best in a society that often paints him negatively. If given permission to use it, it would add so much to the project and pay honour to the man who has influenced many all over the world. Thank you

[@91WriterzStatus]

"Don't allow anyone to pull you so low, as to make you hate them. - Dr. King

[@dbigtime10bt]

Awesome!

[@MrButterbawls]

My favorite part

[@shadrackochieng9356]

What a fantastic message from my idol.

[@Zowie39]

Resonates...

[@masonwright7700]

91WriterzStatus like the dems

[@tinamarie8061]

Dr. King it is 2024 and we have not forgotten. Your presence is still strong. You are the definition of impact that lasts generation after generation

[@musicartlover963]

Amen tinamarie8061,So true

[@vanes2634]

If you can’t fly, run. If you can’t run, walk. If you can’t walk, crawl. But by all means keep moving. Amen 🙏🏼 Thank you Mr. King. 👑

[@abbiejohnsonhoward5702]

THIS IRONIC I WENT INTO A BUILDING YESTERDAY AND THIS WAS POSTED ON THE WALL AMEN FOR BLESSING US WITH THIS MOST HONERED MAN

[@unitdoctor]

Hello Beautiful, nice to meet you, Can I ask you a question?

[@rafaelespinoza6530]

Amendment Amen 🙏💞🙏🙏🔙❤️

[@sac6728]

@@abbiejohnsonhoward5702 thank you so much for this part of history young in GA can find any everything not in California

[@-Swamp_Donkey-]

You mean Stanley Levison, communist Jew. MLK wrote almost none of his own speeches, communist Jews and propagandists did. Very easy to verify this

[@cybercity1984]

Funny though , how a man who died 50 years ago continue to motivate new generations of people . I believe this video is a priceless treasure for the new generations .

[@marquetgjspiller5717]

i believe you are a treasure

[@charlietyes8053]

cybercity1984 and!🇬🇩🇬🇾

[@Damnyouyoutub]

cybercity1984 It is a testament to the power of truth

[@thegoldenjustin9035]

I hate this speech because I have to watch it for homework👿👿👿👿👿👿

[@cherryhart2help961]

I Agree!!

[@annymartinez4606]

Every student should have this speech in their blueprint.

[@natouly22]

Anny Martinez no my students don't have the most valuable lesson they need in life to succeed. but they give them cursing rap songs, show them drugs dealers, guns violence, and disrespect females, and teachers are normal.

[@rachelmcadamslover]

every human being!

[@davidlafleche1142]

"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." (President John F. Kennedy, January 20, 1961.) Tell that to lazy students who wasted their time getting worthless degrees in "Humanities," then demand everybody pay their bills!

[@divisix024]

No, not in the blueprint, but as the foundational concept, the basic idea behind their blueprints

[@steveculberson9320]

haaa

[@brendawilliams7557]

I am so proud and blessed to have been a student at Barrett Jr. High School when Dr. King came to our school and gave this speech, what he instilled in us cannot be measured with words, I am a senior now and it is a most treasured memory.

[@cordellsims3585]

👼🏾he affect my life now

[@samahf1669]

Good to hear that from you Sr. The best generation.

[@chantelladen9636]

Happy dance

[@dollysmith2596]

❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@rrase6425]

God bless you 🙏

[@tinamarie8061]

This man was assassinated at 39 years old and the earth still grieves his loss generations later. His life’s course ended at the point where most are just getting started. His message is still relevant now. 😢

[@danielcropp8553]

"If you can't fly, run. If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, crawl. But by all means, keep moving." Happy Martin Luther King Day, everybody!

[@NwanegboChineduBaho]

If you can’t fly? “Run” If you can’t run “ Walk” If you can’t walk “ Crawl” Powerful!!!! Rest In Peace MLK

[@divadola7822]

Chinedu Oguta by by

[@stevenhosea4849]

Chinedu Oguta Yes. Thanks

[@princesswilliams9876]

...And if you cant crawl "Scoot. If you cant scoot. Roll .

[@maillister111]

If you can't fly run! If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk, crawl. But by all means keep moving.~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

[@joericke649]

but whatever you do, keep on moving!

[@melvinjenkins2773]

Thank You LORD for sending us Rev Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr.. Amen.

[@Dave33x]

Amen 🙏

[@valeriedbush]

What’s in your life’s blueprint? This message is over 55 years ago, and is so relevant in 2022. Wow!. ♥️

[@manaelromeus578]

This speech is not for only black people but for every young man and woman... I m so glad watching this video

[@kirimodanielmics7088]

I did not exist when MLK was alive but today I am learning from his speech. MLK is an Angel.

[@tyronnfields7945]

3rd time listening

[@tommiephilips2515]

This what I really needed . Thank You

[@guzinaljiljana6570]

I am white but always was drown to Africa and little beautiful kids of Africa.

[@tommytrouble3175]

2020...who"s watching...timeless words.

[@stephaniemensah1858]

Meeee!!!

[@EDDIEBALLINTV]

Me!

[@meishag440]

Here

[@1996randa]

Tommy Trouble moi

[@jamieanderson6776]

I at work.. Watching this...for I AM BLACK and BEAUTIFUL

[@jaelynscott2447]

I loved when Martin Luther king says, you don't need cosmetics to make you light, or products advertised to make your hair straight. Black is beautiful.

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

There were multiple betrayers around Dr.King back in 1968----Judas Goat.

[@Eris123451]

@@WilliamBrown-vl2hl They're still here; he's not.

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

@@Eris123451 What does that suppose to mean ?

[@mwitikennedy450]

Perfectionism in nature

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

@@mwitikennedy450 The end shall be the beginning and the beginning shall be the end.

[@tejstories]

This man was and is amazing. He delivered this wonderful speech without reading from a script. Worthy of emulation.

[@islandknight6105]

Only one in a million or so people possess his recall ability and combine that with a rare baritone voice which seems to sing every word and then add true scholarship and last but not least profound spirituality and you have a rare gem of a man

[@goodsher12345]

Barack Obama learned from him a well delivered speech without a script

[@robertmarimba9569]

Am from the seychelles glad you find it interesting Roger.

[@davidwilks4123]

Every black person that uses the N word either -er, or -a, spits in the face of MLK Jr. and are a disgrace of a human being.

[@newnorth3439]

As a black man at 33 years old, in 2022... this message punched me right in the chest.... god bless you Dr King

[@ministerdivontapalmer]

capitalize the g please

[@EmmaWatsonthe3rd]

Minister Diventa power: No. If god is so powerful, a capital letter is meaningless. How you act and love others should be what really matters. Stop distracting from the message...

[@ministerdivontapalmer]

@@EmmaWatsonthe3rd again please capitalize the g and also please spell my name correctly too. Didn’t come to argue with you or anyone. It is English to capitalize proper names in case you forgot or didn’t know. Have a great one.

[@EmmaWatsonthe3rd]

@@ministerdivontapalmer Chill. Autocorrect accident. god bless!!! I love goD

[@EmmaWatsonthe3rd]

@@ministerdivontapalmer kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHnadHupf857kNE Bloody history of the Inquisitions. I speak three languages, englisH and Portuguese and another one. Maybe you can learn to spell 'grammar Naz¡'

[@briannat1086]

Amazing. Brilliant. No cue cards, no notes, no teleprompter. Just his heart. Wish I had been there. God Bless

[@sylviatina4228]

Holy spirit!

[@ashowaboutme1407]

I know right, I was just thinking the same thing

[@Rlh925]

He had speech writers.

[@chefSqueez]

Brianna T what an excellent point!

[@steveculberson9320]

+Rhonda Hills ha

[@PhiloAmericana]

This man is an angel, not just for African Americans, but for all peace-loving people, dedicated to egalitarianism and human development.

[@marquetgjspiller5717]

i agree

[@str8dropcaliph262]

PhiloAmericana I agree but the devil killed him

[@davewalls6470]

Dave walls For those young men who kneel please listen to a true leader of men black and white because this is what you should be kneeling for

[@davidlafleche1142]

Martin Luther King was not a real Christian. He is almost as big a phony as Billy Graham, or the Roman Catholic "pope." The Lord Jesus Christ warned, "Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets" (Luke 6:26, KJV). Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

[@angelssmith3796]

U write

[@CJPhillips-yh9el]

This speech is for the soul!!! God bless Everyone who hears this.

[@felinefokus]

Amen. I love it. I listen to it often. Repetition is key (;

[@kozay154]

Martin Luther king pastor with 2 baby mommas or more His kids names are Rodney B who was born 2 years before he was “assasinated” And ms jeanbaptiste 1 boy 1 girl Laflorida Lalouisiana Him and Rosa parks had a baby as well A boy So hopefully all he preached in church Was unification of black and white people He was in and out of sheets Like so many that getting glorified

[@dlt12761]

I was in the audience at that time, and as he came down the right hand aisle in the auditorium, I got a chance to shake his hand. The moment and the speech always remained with me.

[@danaking7931]

What a great memory!

[@user-jf4nj6pz4n]

Really? Sorry, but you must be REALLY old. No offense about that, it was really cool if you met him!! I will never forget you said that. Awesome moment for you! Happy MLK day MLK!

[@doncatalog]

This is the speech we all should be made aware of. It is equal to the "I Have A Dream" speech because it is teaching children how to shape their minds. Once we have children with strong minds, we'll have grown-ups with strong minds.

[@yaminahjeancy3945]

Don Catalog this more closer to what the media only pushs to the youth

[@veronicarose9115]

Don Catalog zz

[@edgevevo698]

Real Shit

[@lyndenclarke1091]

This young man was ahead of his time. He was a very gifted person. But was in a very segregated society. So unfortunate. He was a prime example of what a good leader does.

[@hrngofcr1]

@Don Catalog...YES AND AMEN

[@EricStinson-ey6qz]

This speech should be shared to every student everywhere !!!

[@c14husky]

person*****

[@benallen1799]

I'm Irish and white.....this speech, all his speeches, are so profound. It is the best thing I could ever want to hear right now....

[@quadraticproductions3883]

Your life's blueprint must include: (1) a deep belief in your own dignity, worth, and your own "somebody-ness" (2) the basic principles to achieve excellence in your various fields of endeavors (3) A commitment to the eternal principles of beauty, love, and justice

[@PennTrafford]

Happy 90th Birthday to Dr. King, January 15, 2019

[@australopithecusss]

Wow two days after my daddies birthday, a steady, stable, strong, practical Capricorn. Love respect and more love Dr. King, thank you for being so articulate, brilliant and brave!

[@lashundasmith3814]

What a great man! I'm enjoying listening to him. It relates to us today.

[@its_violet]

he still lives. In our hearts and minds

[@boltonlin1670]

Well this man of god was hearing from god, which inspired him intellectually amen

[@boltonlin1670]

We need more leader to rely on godly knowledge to guide the nation affairs

[@HectorRodriguez-qr4dm]

this is a true example of a man of God.

[@Amiratora777]

YES

[@Gilgamesh465]

Amen

[@KushQueen9]

Indeed!

[@anelisampisane7241]

yet ,this man is the best

[@Locabiz29]

rare. leading by example.

[@CalinGilea]

This is one of the best motivational speeches ever written and delivered in the entire history of the world. A classical rhetorical masterpiece dedicated to glorification of work.

[@aesea57804]

He gave this speech at a Jr High School. He invested in these young people. That is another element of his greatness. And he’s didn’t dumb it down. He challenged them. They could see he’s studied hard himself-quoting all kinds of people from memory, reading from and about all kinds of people. What an example for them and for now.

[@richardkell4888]

Well said, i agree entirely.

[@nickalton]

I wish i could give this video ONE MILLION likes!!!!

[@marcelacrandall5150]

Nicholas Jones we can all together give this message a million tweets. We need it now more than ever. It seems that we have forgotten the light within us.

[@thegoldenjustin9035]

It only got 8k likes

[@charltonhornsby8408]

Nicholas Jones u just did!!

[@jerrybrown1999]

I love this

[@jamesfleming5902]

L

[@maximpopov8651]

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

[@Divine_Health_And_Fitness]

Moved to tears 😭

[@deborahmoon1049]

My grandson is graduating this year and I'm going to share this with him. This is a speech that should be shared at sometime in every student's life. Dr. King's legacy lives on.

[@mikidavis2568]

I lived through this and worked in this cause in Atlanta. This man still brings me to tears of passion for a true and beautiful cause and a true and powerful man who stood head and shoulders over any other human I have ever met. Thank you for this one.

[@taze27]

Thank you Ms. Davis. He fought for "human rights". God bless you!

[@josephdarko5703]

Thank you ma'am! You contributed in ur ur own NO small way to make Humanity jxt a lil bit better!!! Bless you

[@dorothypatton8444]

Hello Rev

[@helmssaleemable]

Thank you ma'am for all you've done!!

[@freshencounter]

I imagine then the public killing of George Floyd much have touched you in the unique way it must when 50 some odd years later, we are still fighting for human rights for each individual, and especially BIPOC.

[@tafri961]

lots and lots of respect from India to this legend .. 🙏

[@TheKc7819]

Priyamjeet Mohanty 🙏❤️🙏

[@edwardmatebere2331]

who listened only once to this message? so addictive to watch view! humbled I am. RIP Dr. Rev. MLK

[@williambethel6999]

Love all over the world 🌎 🙌

[@pantherblazer2037]

This speech gives me chills…even as an adult

[@coreybirdsong8055]

His passionate speech left a lasting impact on me. I was not only moved by his words but also deeply inspired by his remarkable memory. Without relying on a teleprompter, I do not think he once glanced down at his notes during the entire speech.

[@onewaynate]

When you speak from the soul you dont need prompts

[@cinthiasilva6334]

2021 we need more leaders like him today 💜

[@familyloyalty43]

Same.

[@galatogold_]

I’m here

[@sussygame]

No we dont we need love by our fam

[@sussygame]

So get your BUT up

[@philipbanda6637]

We do not characters like king we need people like Malcolm X

[@BrentPinkston]

This speech by Dr. Martin Luther King exemplifies what we should all strive to become. What a great man.

[@987apple77]

Amen.

[@Floppyearsmomma]

What a beautiful soul! In a day when it's getting harder to find, Dr. King makes me proud to be a human being.

[@kathleensteeves488]

Beautiful soul❤❤❤❤

[@jackdavid4364]

let your mind be at peace and create your own life, never let others depart you from what's on your mind, thinking positively and invest on it you will see the beauty on how you will grown quickly.

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[@wadeallen2735]

This should be mandatory viewing in schools! What a powerful message, that still resonates today.

[@lehlogonolokennedy2852]

true that

[@embracinghoperestoringlive5460]

I do agree, our schools today focus on "testing and paperwork" at the said time the value of education and social development, civic responsibilities, respect these should be the core values. Teachers have little time to teach or instruct in a way that makes a difference.,

[@howardjboone7065]

Yes should b,is the key.

[@howardjboone7065]

Wade; should b,is the key, unless our people could over come the mentality of what's introduced and instilled on us the mass will continue to hold us back

[@midniteblue3313]

It's 2018 and you are so right. This message is just as important today, as it was back then.

[@cynthiacook583]

He spoke to ALL of us, no matter what color of our skin. What a gem of a speech and gem of a man!!!

[@cassidyagreste2014]

He doesn’t care what color you are! I want him back

[@dangranville9046]

Unconditional LOVE BUT NOONE CAN SEE IT BUT ME YOU TREAT PEOPLE RIGHT WITHIN NO MEANS SOMETIMES A PERSON HAS TO LET GO WHEN THEY DON'T RECEIVE THE SAME LOVE FROM THE PERSON THAT THEY ARE IN LOVE WIT I BEEN IN THIS PREDICAMENT A LOT OF TIMES BUT WAS HURT ON THE OTHER END ONLY THING I SAY IS BE STRONG AN KEEP MOVING ON IF THE PERSON DON'T GIVE YOU THE SAME LOVE YOU WANT FROM THEM AN MAKING ME FEEL SAD IT ONLY MAKES ME BE((STRONGER)) THAN I EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE

[@realbeautyness25]

HE ALSO SPOKE ABOUT REPARATIONS FOR INJUSTICES FROM UNITED STATES SLAVERY AND JIM CROW PEONAGE HE WAS SPEAKING TO EVERYONE WHEN HE SAID THAT TOO FUNNY NO ONE EVER TALKS ABOUT IT SO I'LL LINK IT HERE kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4vPap6KjpWXpdU HERE'S MORE OF REV DR KING TALKING TO ALL OF US NO MATTER WHAT OUR COLOR 🙄 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKnWk6dplpx-Y5o

[@mubaraqadedayo7616]

@@realbeautyness25 what’s your point?

[@realbeautyness25]

@@mubaraqadedayo7616 MY POINT IS REPARATIONS FOR INJUSTICES TOWARDS BLACK PEOPLE DESCENDANT FROM UNITED STATES SLAVERY HAS A SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATION TO HANG IT'S HAT ON ITS A BLOODDEBT AND A JUSTICE CLAIM LONG OVERDUE

[@kevinfacey6975]

I love this speech by Dr. King. My goodness, even after 50 plus years, the speech can inspire and aspire any person, in the modern day.

[@cordellsims3585]

Me as we speak🇺🇸™

[@davidwilks4123]

Every black person that uses the N word either -er, or -a, spits in the face of MLK Jr. and are a disgrace of a human being.

[@deanpapadopoulos3314]

It just doesn’t get better than this. And , you can’t really teach this. He’s the third generation preacher in his family plus he’s brilliant and has an amazing memory and ability to recall a lot of material. He is THE motivator.

[@lucybrindlebrownie8994]

Amen !

[@davidwilks4123]

Every black person that uses the N word either -er, or -a, spits in the face of MLK Jr. and are a disgrace of a human being.

[@sharinaross1865]

You ain't lied.

[@TheEve30]

To the uploader thank you, very much for this speech .

[@stevewoodson4635]

First Peter 3:15 First Thessalonians 2:9-12 Jude7 Luke 4:17 Revelation chapter 21 Book of Ruth and Esther

[@williambethel6999]

👌 blessing 🙏 ✨ 🙌

[@KushQueen9]

I am BLACK and BEAUTIFUL!! I love this speech!

[@wilsonfam63]

Queenof TheNile Amen! My exact thought. The only correction I offer in this beautiful sermon. God bless and keep you always.🌞

[@Trunk874]

Yes you are Queen 👑

[@dwightlove3704]

@@wilsonfam63 He made a speech about REPARATIONS as well.

[@dbigtime10bt]

Yes, indeed.

[@anitaneal3082]

Sister and brother you though you wasn't anything or anyone you were fooled the most high God has always loved you so take the time to reaiize that you are he created you with the best of the creations it were put in your head by the enemy of the creator and us they hate the most high and us we were the first and shall be the last may our father bless his children and keep talking to him he's all ways listening he is right in side of you you may not know it he drell in side of you you are the temple don't don't it the most high God don't drell in anything that is made by man hand don't hate you're color or anything people make fun of l have learned over my life that people will put others down so they can lift themselves up and that envy is the mother of all evil go ahead and rejoice in the days your father is created

[@ChristineKnightIFS]

1) A deep belief in your own dignity and your own self-worth; don’t let anyone ever make you feel like you are nobody. 2) The determination to achieve excellence; whatever job you do, be the best at it. 3) Be committed to the eternal principles of beauty, love, and justice; don’t allow anyone to pull you so low as to hate them.

[@unitdoctor]

Hello Beautiful, nice to meet you, Can I ask you a question?

[@ChristineKnightHypnotherapy]

@@unitdoctor Hi nice to meet you also. How can I be of assistance?

[@unitdoctor]

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[@lizlima9890]

I am in tears Dr. Kings words have lifted the veil of uncertainty in my life. I'm amazed and happy that his words resonate with my life today in 2023. What a precious gift the universe gave us. I am grateful King family. 🙏😇♾️💓💐♎

[@MD-pt2mw]

GOD GIVEN BABY..GOD GIVEN😊

[@davidwilks4123]

Every black person that uses the N word either -er, or -a, spits in the face of MLK Jr. and are a disgrace of a human being.

[@myinsuranceladyroxx2314]

“The mind is the standard of the man” Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Day 2021🙌🏾❤️ Who’s listening in 2021? We have been given the Blueprint. Let’s use it!

[@deborahpowers4050]

Me! I just wish I could find the entire transcript of this speech.

[@SirParshon]

Gives me energy to Strive to be better

[@mathekahenri7008]

Absolutely

[@togetherasonecovenantoutre3727]

Listening in 2022

[@richgirlproblems7571]

Me in 2032

[@sun10lion]

Yes! I ended upon tears. Why haven't we yet as humans learned this powerful message?

[@johnthebaptist9795]

I am not amazed our great leaders, or our great teachers, but what amazes me is your lack of self awareness projected on to others. Most of us have been awoken to this great message because we lived the message. It is my prayer if your words are sincere that your awaking will continue and move past words into action. The kind of action that is infectious and infected those closes to you.

[@tekabrown4904]

@Mothokoa Kgobe l love your show

[@donnapoff3697]

Best Leader. He’s the real deal! And his legacy lives on.

[@johnthebaptist9795]

@@donnapoff3697 yes he was a powerful leader. I love the quote we he said " we are coming to Washington to get our check"!

[@johnthebaptist9795]

" we are coming to Washington to get our check!" Martin Luther King Jr.

[@sebastianwrites]

Always feel that you count. Always feel you have worth. Always feel your life has ultimate significance!

[@cher_sh]

Thanks to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for his Nobel Leadership. He stood for all humankind's equal rights.

[@thabanka]

I will show this to my son over and over and over till he knows the true meaning of this speech

[@LionofJudah777]

Chard Telemaque ....Just be sure to include some of the speeches of Malcolm X and Marcus Garvey as well.... He'll be more well rounded.

[@01Iamme01]

I listen to this at least once a week. It motivates me. He was a great speaker with a great message! 💯

[@sdickson388]

LaMia Mae

[@gerldinetaylor9183]

LaMia Mae .

[@jimxmas8870]

Gerldine Taylor l

[@hillogeorgie9885]

LaMia Mae great for insomnia sufferers lol...in a positive way

[@ga9100]

I look at ur profile u have TD Jake's is part of the system.

[@smartanajones4u]

Its that subtle shiver in his voice that always make his message even more powerful than just the spoken word themselves.

[@davidwilks4123]

Every black person that uses the N word either -er, or -a, spits in the face of MLK Jr. and are a disgrace of a human being.

[@sugerlipsxjamiewright4170]

He also said "you don't have to see the whole staircase" too take the first step " truly brilliant example of a beautiful black man and what is possible when we stand!

[@gracie99999]

“journey of s thousand miles starts with s step”

[@solayideakin-ogundeji]

M L K. Junior Rest in peace My dead emotions got a new life as I listened to this speech Suggest, history should go back into our curriculum

[@kathleensteeves488]

Amen😊

[@journalistjude.ginuwinesqueen]

Have a deep belief in your own dignity and self worth! "Always feel that you count, have worth and your life has ultimate significance! Preach on Dr. King!!!!

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

The people who set Dr.King up do they have self worth do they count.

[@vawan9160]

So inspirational. I'm a retired Chinese Malaysian teacher. What I would have given up to have been able to have inspired my students all those past years to reach for the stars, like King had done. What a glorious speech, brought tears to my eyes.

[@seenonyt2210]

👏👏 I suspect you were a great teacher, Sir. Thank you for your words.

[@jeremynathan7]

Hi sir.. Im Malaysian too Im 18 this year and im very grateful that our country has great tchrs like you. May your students grow to be amazing world leaders in the future 💚

[@ICGodInU]

Once a teacher, always a teacher. You inspired your students then, and now. We never forget the lessons that our teachers taught us, and they serve us well, long after we have left the classroom, so thank you.🧡

[@philipamadeus9359]

I love how he remembers the poems ❤

[@jlee2018]

What I love most about this speech is that he was talking to Middle School Students without overly simplifying his message. He exposed them to high level vocabulary and concepts, speaking up and lifting them up. In schools we often hear "meet them where they are at". That has it's place, but we should focus more on opportunities to give them a glimpse of where we want them to be.

[@davidwilks4123]

Every black person that uses the N word either -er, or -a, spits in the face of MLK Jr. and are a disgrace of a human being.

[@ZairaSimon1]

When I was very young, my mother and father at different points in my life always would quote Martin luther king. I think of him daily because of this, Its sad that many generations have been without his wisdom.

[@unitdoctor]

Beautiful, nice to meet you, Can I ask you a question?

[@Sahanrealty]

Mr.King was genuinely and wise who understand American value. He was a man who stood up for justice. RIP

[@deelockhart9021]

Not just justice but Equality

[@roxannekinnally4208]

I am starting to not give up I have a dream that I will pass my law entrance exam and do great things I give god the glory honor and praise for this word.of encouragement to push my self to do better

[@adrianam2917]

Thank you lord, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 👑 a gift to the world 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@jimmy27paul]

He was a great philosopher too.

[@62brown]

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[@62brown]

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[@keabarrett9963]

Hell yeah he was

[@truthtella7278]

I love his voice he was so ahead of his time

[@dbigtime10bt]

Yes, indeed.

[@freddyparkinson6559]

he had true wisdom and his words are guidance and direction to a better place , if only the youth of america listened to his speaches and applied what he said ,

[@chelleb2258]

He died at 39. An old soul put on this earth to teach.

[@sarahhayes844]

I promise you I can listen to him speak all day everyday

[@marvinhenry130]

Oh yes 😊

[@josephsboy4805]

That's a speech for every every generation, never gets old or irrelevant.

[@SurrenderToW1n]

I am so grateful I found this inspirational message today. It was aligned in divine decree. Alhamdulilah. Thank you for posting this. MLK was an inspiration and this message is ever more relevant today than ever. ❤

[@DALLASandcrew]

" Don't allow anybody to make you feel you are nobody, always feel ghat you count, always have feel you have worth and always feel your life has ultimate significance" This hit me deep.

[@uncletony6210]

I was so moved by those words a few months back, I bought a box of greeting cards, wrote them out in each one, and gave them to the random homeless I passed in DTLA.

[@classiql]

13:00 his run of poets, athletes and such was staggering. He was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge

[@geeex5783]

MLK, such a remarkable and blessed human being! I am grateful to be privileged to experience his wisdom. Thank you Beacon Press for sharing this.

[@solayideakin-ogundeji]

A very great preacher. Speaker whose speech never die. "Nonviolent he emphasize, and one can still achieve greatness.. Thank you for letting the world see this again.

[@richardkell4888]

His humour, his breadth and sheer ability are awe inspiring. Everyone should hear what he has to say. RIP Great Man!

[@09missgrad]

This is sooooo beautiful!!! I’m 29 years old and his beautiful words inspire me to be the greatest version of myself!!!

[@Kaya9911]

You go girl!

[@chrysolitebenedictkay9138]

Advance wishes for your future achievements....

[@LARZMARZ94]

Same I'm in my late twenties and I hope to lead an example built with the blueprint of leadership that's shown in the character of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr!! Even though I've made bad mistakes in my life, I can always return to this speech and feel like I can do anything and believe in my own somebody-ness

[@unitdoctor]

Beautiful, nice to meet you, Can I ask you a question?

[@karenann4277]

Every school child should hear this every year.

[@olivernshom268]

What a speech! As a Professional Speaker and a Speaker Trainer, I use this as a blueprint to train my students at the African Inclusive Institute of Public Speaking (AIIPS). Thank you for recording this Lodges Lawton. You did a fantastic job.

[@markotieno8341]

Simply a born leader who was way ahead of his time. What a gift he was to humankind!

[@ProtheroeVideos1]

You, Sir, should be awarded a KZbin Gold award just for this.

[@jaylynell3674]

Dr. King exuded confidence and stature. He truly knew his significance and worth. That is so encouraging to me as a young black man of today’s society.

[@gracie99999]

you have so many examples as he outed during this talk if in need of motivation and movment

[@benkeel2966]

Every speech, every word. Amazing pieces of American history. Dr King was necessary to our society's growth. I'm a proud, Republican American. I get chills everytime I hear Dr King speak. Dr King was an artist and a patriot. His words were so amazing. I was born a year before he was killed. Dr King was one of the greatest Americans who ever lived.

[@xamsegoud2759]

One of the best speech ever i heard i think everyone who heard this speech will be a good motivation 👍 I hope everything will be good our future 🎉

[@DezWonda]

This Man was a poet and an undeniable artist in communication. I'm here listening to his amazing speech and I understand why they killed him... He would've been America's first Black president and the world as we know it wouldn't have been the same. Rest in Glory Mr. King jr.

[@lightloveabundance]

Amazing you said that. Just finished listening to some of President Obama's old speeches and then found myself listening to this. Maybe like John the Baptiste, his role was to help pave the way. Yes, Rest In Glory Dr. King jr. 🙏💟

[@DezWonda]

@@lightloveabundance He definitely inspired the black community and especially those who like B.Obama were destined for Greatness. Energy never dies.

[@Atlanta718]

Still true in 2019 Study hard and succeed in spite of life's challenges.

[@missyschultz1141]

Love that man All Black a people of different shades should heed to this This colorful world of ours Black is Beautiful

[@stephennapier8365]

Thank you God for loaning this angel to the earth. Thank you Doctor King for being my hero. Thank you so much. 🙏🏾❤️

[@KoffiBossoMath]

This is a GREAT video to share. Students of this generation MUST see this video.

[@sarahcampbell6008]

I'm very excited to find this! I'm planning on showing this to my junior high kids this week as we dig a bit deeper into this great man and his message that is still very relevant on many levels today.

[@gta6malaysia]

hi sarah

[@Jomonoupapjanmbliyew]

Sarah Campbell good job keep it up the world needs u

[@ZheeVee]

The world need more Servers like you!!!! Your amazing!

[@sharonstokes9450]

Sarah Campbell

[@DrJHaney]

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[@journalistjude.ginuwinesqueen]

"Always feel that you count, have worth and that your life have ultimate SIGNIFICANCE!!!!"

[@WilliamBrown-vl2hl]

The people who set Dr.King up do they have worth.

[@richnoble3577]

@William Brown Everybody has worth. Even the people who killed Jesus.

[@patriciafj9324]

I feel as if people need to be constantly reminded of the basis of social relations, the essentials, respect so then you'll be respected. This man understood the extent of the psychological damage so well, the impact of the stigma. Everytime I listen to him he touches my soul and it makes me angry and sad at the same time because we are not there yet. People don't respect each other and those who are non white get a lot less respect from society let's face it, whether Asian, Latino, black, native American, nobody. We have not been capable of following his teachings. Nobody has the right to question the existence of another nor the way they should exist. He said all of it, he said it all. I love this man, he'll never die, he's still so relevant.

[@paullyPIAA]

Thank You to all who made this recording happen 🙏🏻

[@robbanks3187]

when I hear Dr. King Speak I can only think That God is inside of him very deep deep knowledge'!

[@edgevevo698]

It's Because He Is

[@truthtella7278]

Rob Banks I swear I said that but it’s because he recognizes he Is god

[@pearlbarkley1019]

Yes

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

Friend of the world is an enemy of God. You probably aren't Christians, because MLK was an huge fraudster and a con man . That didn't even believe in the gospel.

[@pearlbarkley1019]

You are obviously in need of knowledge of the meanings of the words you speak.

[@tapfumamuganiwa9510]

Who else feels good watching this? I'm watching in 2018😊

[@marktines1034]

2019. He was a great mentor for not just me but for humanity as a whole. His message is relevant still.

[@newtontom7947]

2019

[@AlvinEAttah]

I'm watching in Africa in the year 2019

[@juanrrodriguez3633]

Yes! 2019

[@lincolnhare7766]

I do. It feels good. Judt order his book. Were do we go from here.

[@Whalee39]

His voice and words bring me so much comfort and hope to this day.♥️🙏🏽

[@Billy6973]

This was such a blessing to me today. God bless those that made it available to all of us to enjoy. Beautiful, eloquent, intelligent and beyond inspirational.

[@davidwilks4123]

Every black person that uses the N word either -er, or -a, spits in the face of MLK Jr. and are a disgrace of a human being.

[@mzladyz758]

I love this particular speech because he said whatever job you got be the best as if the angles in heaven would rise up I enjoy my job

[@kayceemee6129]

“You know, I’m a baptist priest, I can talk a loonnggg time.🙂” I love him.

[@maryhendaly1058]

well.hello.in mich?

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[@stephenmutiso731]

The world will miss him,have always quoted his bravest words in every speech I make...wishing he was with us todate...may he rest in peace

[@carlaraimer718]

🙏💜🙏 thank you MLK One of my favorite MLK speeches… I revisit it often …

[@tiffanyjones7287]

What an incredible speech!!! I can't wait to show it to my 7th graders on Monday.

[@AvecPoesie]

Out of curiosity, how did your students respond to seeing this speech? It would have been profoundly helpful and inspiring to have seen this when I was that age. You must be an excellent teacher to be a conduit through which this powerful message can reach young minds. :)

[@AvecPoesie]

@naim sharif Where did Dr. King's interests lay?

[@AvecPoesie]

@naim sharif The boulé narrative and perspective that Dr. King was somehow a sellout is a deeply unfortunate one that has been perpetuated and reinforced through the internet, primarily. I believe its insidiousness is an effect of how little of Dr. King's life and work has actually been taught. Most have learned merely that this man "marched" and delivered the legendary "I Have a Dream" speech. The perspective that he was a different character altogether with true goals not worthy of our reverence is a fallacious notion. I am not undertaking an attempt to convince you of this, as the fervor with which you have expressed your views here are evidence of steadfast belief on your part. Dr. King was as all human beings are, an imperfect individual, but the realities of his work, attenuating the cacophony of terror for black people, enduring and teaching others to endure the manifestations of their worst fears in order to cultivate freedom...these realities are embedded in the fabric of our past and our future. Dr. King was a highly unpopular man at the time of his death, particularly amongst "elite" whites, many of whom refused to even take his calls. The surveillance and subjugation Dr. King was inflicted with sought to undermine his efforts because his open criticism of war, unfair wages, and workers rights for ALL people was too much for the "elites" in power to bear, beyond his concurrent fight for black people. Here was a man that died whilst fighting against the myriad injustices posed against sanitation workers. SANITATION WORKERS. Sanitation work does not now and did not then get further from elitist circles. If you are of the belief that Dr. King was a sellout because of his engagement with prominent whites of the time, I would ask what is detrimental about reaching across color lines as allies? Perpetuating a message of non-militant, non-violent unity did far more to advance civil rights than much of the oppositional messaging of King's contemporaries. This was not a form of "obedience" rather, an effective approach to garnering a calibre of respect for the inherent humanity of black people that had previously been unreservedly denied.

[@AvecPoesie]

@naim sharif The advocating of a KZbin and Google "education" on this matter is absurd. Colonization of African nations began long before the Rockerfellers (centuries before) and any disenfranchisement and marginalization of black and brown people extends far beyond the Rockerfellers. Everything you have noted negates any indication that you have been on the receiving end of a substantive education. This is not a matter of "feelings" and "emotional attachment." This is a matter of knowingness. Studies find it is often the least educated amongst us that delve into fervent belief of the kinds of theories you espouse. Internet indoctrination is corrosive and particularly in individuals that are young and male. What are these masterful thinkers, these "honorable" men cultivating and engendering in the minds of those, such as yourself, that is truly bettering lives? Whilst you are littering KZbin comment sections spreading your message of resentment and vitriol toward Dr. King, his legacy, and any individual, such as 7th Grade teachers you do not know, what have you done to improve the lives of others? Is your goal ultimately to inform or insult? Educate or undermine? Your Orwellian estimations of control are grossly over-assumed. The world of academia as I have experienced it is one that has consistently encouraged expansive, independent, interdisciplinary thought. This pervasive malignancy of KZbin scholars has seemed to perpetuate intense violence, anger, and isolation. Those in search of an enemy will always find one. Stewing in what semblance of comfort or reassurance such conspiracy theories provide you is entirely your prerogative. Know this, very few others actually care.

[@ToMuchCoffie]

i wish he was still alive.

[@timfrost08]

One of the biggest tragedies of the past 100 years.... His ability to inspire and affect change was not complete. I get so emotional hearing him speak. He was almost without compare.

[@chrisdimatteo6404]

He was an absolute fraud!!

[@62brown]

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chris Dimatteo

[@danielnicgorski2862]

Every. Human every race every color every. Nationality. Remember. Without color what a dall world ..we all bleed red ..well all should live .and let live .. We all should have a blueprint..

[@goodsher12345]

Save and Share for the younger generation in your archives folks. Lucky to have this video, still free and up running.What a man! What a speech.2023 and I'm inspired

[@sheddymorrison]

Hello Lisa, how are you doing today,hope you're good 👋😊

[@contentcmunjeri7007]

Thank God for such archives, years later we the young folks are benefitting from what our fore fathers said, learning from their profound mindset.