Blacks in Charge

Today, DC Mayor Vincent Gray made an announcement about the upcoming dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial. The $120 million memorial and a 30 ft. 8 inch granite sculpture will open Aug. 22 to the public. President Barak Obama is scheduled to speak on August 26 on the official dedication day where many famous African American artists are scheduled to perform. If MLK were alive today to see the advancements he spearheaded, he would be amazed. A black mayor and black President in office in a country that not so long ago suffered from severe racial issues would be unimaginable back in MLK's days. Due to his persistent belief in doing what was right, he was able to jump start the progress we have today.