On the days leading up to today, we held special Chapels to commemorate the legacy and message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We spoke about how Dr. King's "I have a Dream" speech
on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial was a seminal moment in the Civil Rights
movement. A boy in each Chapel -- Nicolás S., Lachlan M., and Kaz M. -- then read the speech in its entirety. Fifty-seven years following the March on Washington, we reflected upon Dr. King's words
and deeds, as we celebrated and honored his memory.
On this day, we
recognize one man who had a profound impact on this country—not with sword,
but with pen—a country which has been grappling with the sin of slavery since
its founding.
As I said to the boys: "My generation
hasn't done enough to combat racial injustice and inequality. My charge to you
and your generation is to continue this work - and do more with us here at school and in your lives beyond."