ON AUG. 28, 1963, more than 250,000 blacks, whites and other ethnic groups met at the Washington Monument. Nobody in attendance could understand what change the powerful voice of a young pastor from Alabama would cause. As Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized persistence in achieving racial equality, he did more than just inspire, change.

To celebrate the birthday of this inspirational American, we asked the LIP teen board to share how they are living Dr. King's dream.

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