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Reflections on Change: MLK's Speechwriter and the March on Washington

Clarence B. Jones, who helped Martin Luther King Jr. write his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, reflects on the process of drafting the speech and the impact it had. Jones discusses the progress made in racial relations since then, acknowledging that progress is not always linear but believes that significant strides have been made. As the 60th anniversary of the speech approaches, Jones feels a sense of responsibility to continue the work of civil rights activists and carry on their legacy.