Martin Luther King Alive Analysis

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If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was alive today, I believe he would say we, as Americans, have not progressed enough when it comes to racial equality. With issues of prejudice, sexism, and flat-out racism coming straight from the white house, it is easy to say MLK would be disappointed with how far we have come since he gave his infamous “I Have a Dream” speech. RAAP (2016) discusses the regular occurrence of gun violence Americans face. King is widely known for his non-violent protest for civil rights. I can imagine him being heartbroken with the endless violence involving American citizens and the police. It is easy to see King as an active member in the Black Lives Matter Movement. Though, I wish I could say King would be working hard to keep