I have a dream. Every man that has ever set foot on this earth knows what dreams are. Now, the dictionary states that dreams are a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep. I believe that there is more to dreams than just that. It's those back-up batteries people use to push on. Dreams are what inspires us to be all that we can be. As an American I definitely have some big dreams of my own.
As an African American and a teenager, I know what it is like to have no hope. That is one of the reasons I joined the Freedom Project. I not only believe in myself but in others as well. I have always known that I could make it to greatness. There are so many things I want to do to change this world that we live in.
First, I would like to give back to the community from which I came. My grandmother always told me, "Make sure you know where you going, child, but never forget where you came from." I take this to heart. I could start by helping those in need, such as the elderly. I would also like to introduce other surrounding areas to the Freedom Project. Something else that I plan to accomplish is to become an anthropologist and a doctor. I really enjoy learning about others' cultures. It fascinates me to see people be content with their lives even though they have so little. i know that this may seem out of my range, but nothing can stop me. That is my dream.
-Mykia Clayton, 3rd Year
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Freedom Project took 9 students to Memphis to visit the National Civil Rights Museum, meet up with other members of the SCFP family, and see a Memphis Grizzlies' Game. To attend, students completed "I have a Dream" essays.
Mykia~ That is a beautiful dream, to study human culture and to heal human bodies. Your grandmother is a wise woman, and your dreams really put her words into action.
I hope it doesn't feel truly out of your range, and I know you can make that happen.
(I'm not sure if you remember, but I was a teacher at ESE for a few years-- I love checking this blog to see what's going on in Sunflower!)
all my best,
Marie Gernes
Posted by: marie | February 23, 2010 at 10:43 PM