On Saturday morning, I watched students from a local school celebrate Martin Luther King Day.  The parade was long, and the message was just right. As I observed the young people walk by, I couldn't help but think of what the late Dr. King would say about the state of African-Americans today. I recalled watching a documentary last week about one of the biggest moments of the 20th century: the March in Washington, plus the wonderful "I have a dream" speech. The best part was Reverend King's words: I have a dream... that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.  I have a dream today. It was a great message and wonderful rhetoric. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (National Park Service photo).   Where are we many years later?   We've made a lot of progress, from electing a black man...(Read Full Post)