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Simplified Summary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Speech: “I Have a Dream” I am happy to be here with you today. This demonstration for freedom will be remembered in history. One hundred years ago, Abraham Lincoln freed the Negro (African American) slaves. They were treated badly, but now had hope that freedom would be wonderful. It is very sad, but the Negro in America is not really free. We are separated from true freedom by segregation, discrimination, and poverty. Setting the slaves free did not solve the problems black people have in America. The Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence are the papers that say every American has rights. Each person has the right to be alive, free and happy. These rights have not been given fairly to each person, especially not to African Americans. We believe in justice and in opportunity. Every person has an equal chance to be successful. Unfair treatment because you are African American must be stopped. All Americans will have real citizenship rights, and laws will be fair. This is what we want. We want real freedom, but we must not hate others or do violent actions. White people and black people are brothers and sisters. Many of us have suffered in jail, in poverty, or in sadness. It has been bad, but I have a dream. It is the dream for all Americans. Some day we all will be treated equally. Some day we will have peace and understanding between races. Some day my children will be judged fairly. Some day black and white children will go to school together, and work together peacefully. We have work to do, and problems to solve, but I have a strong hope for a good future.