Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dear Martin Luther King,

               If you were alive today reading this letter, I would have to thank you for making a difference not only in the United States, but also throughout the world. You made a huge impact on my people, of different races and cultures that have been deemed derogatory terms we should not have go through life being called. The countless sacrifices that were made in your name makes me proud to be considered “biracial.” When I was younger, my classmates were confused by the color of my skin. I remember in first grade, my then best friend asked if I was white or black and I asked her to stop talking to me. There was also a time when I was in after school care and another kid that went there would not stop harassing me. He persistently asked if I was adopted because the color of my skin was not the same as my mom’s or dad’s. He even had the nerve to ask my mom if I was adopted when she arrived to pick up my brother and me.

Learning about the lessons you taught our nation about racism and segregation are my favorite memories from elementary and middle school. I’ve been to the hotel where you were assassinated  and remember being horrified that someone would have the nerve to kill such a significant figure in African-American history. There are still days where I wonder what it would be like to go to an all black school, not being allowed in white people restaurants, bathrooms, water fountains, etc… I’m glad our country is the way it is today and although racism has not been put to an end altogether, thank you Martin Luther King for making a difference in our country.

Sincerely,
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