JANUARY, 2009
Dream On! has been so blessed to be collaborating with so many amazing people! Just one I'd like to send a shout-out to today is Laura Vecchione. You can hear Laura's song, "Tell Them About The Dream," on disc 2 of the Dream On! compilation. You can also check out her interview that she gave right around inauguration time on NECN. She talks about her inspiration for the song and her involvement in Dream On! Here's ... >> full
posted by MAYA January 27, 2009 12:00 AM General
If you've read the ABOUT page, you may recall that the idea for Dream On! began while listening to a sermon of Dr. King's that had originally been given at Temple Israel in Hollywood, CA, in 1965. The recording had been lost in the archives for years, but was rediscovered 2 years ago, and a portion of it was broadcast on NPR on MLK's celebrated birthday last year.
Last night was the ... >> full
posted by MAYA January 24, 2009 12:00 AM General
Now that this project has been birthed, we're working on getting the word out. You can help us by telling your friends about the site, blogging about us, and linking to our site. Here are a few other things we've been doing recently...
Interview on the Sir Daryl Show:
Interviews on Southside Broadcasting (England)
Review by the Birmingham Times:
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posted by MAYA January 23, 2009 12:00 AM General
"Your people will judge you on what you build... not on what you destroy." -- President Barack Obama
This morning, President Barack Obama spoke words of hope tempered by cautious realism. He spoke of the importance of unity and the dangerous divisiveness of fear. Although he did not directly reference Dr. King, President Obama's themes echoed those emphasized by the Civil Rights leader almost 50 years ago.
Although at this point... they are only ... >> full
posted by MAYA January 20, 2009 12:00 AM General comments (0)
Today, people around the country celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream. From his hometown of Atlanta to New York City to Los Angeles, millions of people remembered the man, the movement that he led, and the inspiration that he provided. This year, his legacy is particularly relevant as the world watches as inaugural preparations begin... and another important moment in history is celebrated.
I don't know yet how President Barack Obama ... >> full
posted by MAYA January 19, 2009 12:00 AM General
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