Casidhe Madsen ’26

The pieces below were written by students in response to Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. In class, students were asked to reflect on Dr. King’s message and create their own speeches inspired by his themes of justice, equality, and hope.

Each piece represents a personal interpretation of what a more just and unified future could look like today. While inspired by King’s structure and vision, these words are entirely the students’ own, shaped by their experiences, beliefs, and generation.

We are proud to publish their work as part of this classroom assignment and to continue sharing student voices that engage with history in meaningful and creative ways.