South High School - Tiger Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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DR. KING January 20, 1986 was a national holiday. The holiday, to be recognized annually henceforth, is to celebrate the ideas and greatness that was Martin Luther King Jr. In August 1964, King gave a very moving speech, “I have a dream, in which he sounded his hopes for the near end to racism. But he would never see his dream become a reality as he was tragically assasinated on April 23, 1968. His dream however, is still very much alive. It is very alive at South High. Harmonious racial integration is not only alive, it’s commonplace. South celebrated King and his ideas with a magnificent birthday program featuring two renowned and articulate speakers from the community. Dr. Thomas Tipton, and Dr. Robert Porter. The program also included a candle lighting ceremony, and a choice combination of musicians. The South program was touted as the best in the city by local media. King dreamed ... that my children would live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but the content of their character.” Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is a special day. It allows us to see the difficult path already traveled, and inspires us to work so that someday we may see his dream become a reality for everyone. 18 MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR

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Opposite Page; Top: Dr. King hugs two of his younger followers. Bottom left: Dr. King speaks at a press conference. Bottom Right: Dr. King meets President Kennedy. This Page: Top: The organizers of the Martin Luther King auditorium stand on stage with the choir after the performance. Middle: Todd Barns. Gail Fluggc, and Thara Nelson blend their voices. Abo e: Ylanda Thomas recites in the candlelight tribute to King. Left: Dr. Thomas Tipton and Dr. Robert Porter talked about King’s achievements and goals. MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR 19