Does the American Creed Apply to Blacks?

All men are created equal. All men are free to develop their own aspirations, without regard to race or religion. All men have a right to live according to the principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which our forefathers sacrificed their lives and fortunes. All men are entitled to a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. That is the creed of America. That is the creed that white …

…of color or race? It certainly seems that way at times. This country has made fantastic strides in technology, industry, and medical breakthroughs; yet when it comes to advancing our ideals of freedom for all, we still struggle continuously. We have a long way to go before all of our country's citizens will reap the benefits of its creed. But we also have come a long way, thanks to great people like Martin Luther King.