Celebrate the memory of Dr King today

Still more work to do, but how amazing is it that only a few years later this diverse group of children is reciting the words of Martin Luther King Jr. together today?

From the Washington Times via YouTube: Fourth graders from Watkins Elementary School

recite Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 speech at the Lincoln Memorial. January 17, 2010.

I've photographed children of all races in my work and love capturing the same curiosity and joy in their faces. The idea of segregation and prejudice are so foreign to me that it's shocking to hear people still spouting that nonsense today. What makes us different - especially as children! - is tiny compared to our similarities. Let's hope the babies I take photos of today will grow up in a future Dr. King would be proud to see.