Celebrities took to Twitter on Aug. 28 to honor Dr. King on the 50th anniversary of his “I Have A Dream” speech.
On Aug. 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington in Washington, D.C. Exactly 50 years later, Americans are still in awe of Dr. King’s address — including some of your favorite celebrities! Read on to see what they had to say.
Martin Luther King’s 'Dream' Speech 50 Years Later — Celebs React
In his “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. King called for the end to racism in America. He delivered the famous address from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to more than 250,000 civil rights supporters, and his rousing words are still an inspiration to countless people all over the world. Here’s what some of them had to say:
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver tweeted, ”They don’t make them like this anymore !! 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr made his great speech what a man, Now that’s someone I’d love to cook for………… big love #jamie xxx”
Glee’s Amber Riley tweeted, “Because of you, I AM. Thank you Martin Luther King. #stilldreaming :)”
Tamera Mowry tweeted, “I have a dream that one day my son’s generation will embrace interracial love #DreamDay”
Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) tweeted, ”A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.” — #MLK. Congratulations, President @BarackObama!
Dr. Oz said, “Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words triumphed over the tone of the time. His vision needs to stay with us as we continue the fight for equality.”
Singer Michelle Branch tweeted a moving quote from Dr. King: ”‘In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.’ -Martin Luther King Jr.”
Sen. John McCain tweeted, ”50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s #IHaveADream speech – one of the great speeches in American history”
Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell tweeted, ”‘I Have a Dream’ – It’s amazing what one can accomplish with faith. #MLK #50thAnniversary of the#MarchOnWashington #makelovenotwar - …What are you doing for others?”
Actress Sanaa Lathan tweeted, “50 yrs ago 2day MLK gave his ‘I have a dream’ speech in Washington DC. Thank u Dr. King. The dream is still alive.”
Dalai Lama Reveals His Dream On Anniversary Of MLK’s ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech
Even the Dalai Lama tweeted about Dr. King on Dream Day. In honor of the “I Have a Dream” speech, the Dalai Lama sent out a video of himself at his home in Dharamsala, India, speaking about his hopes and dreams for the future.
He says he always has one dream — that within this century, the world will “truly become a real happy human family.” He believes that through education, we can achieve a “sense of oneness of humanity” that will rid the world of violence and sorrow. Dr. King would surely approve of the Dalai Lama’s moving words!
HollywoodLifers, are YOU you inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speech? Let us know how you’re honoring his memory in the comments below!
WATCH: Martin Luther King Jr. Gives ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech
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