Has Martin Luther King's Dream Been Realized?
b'This event was on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King\\u2019s \\u2018I Have a Dream\\u2019 speech. On 28 August 1963, civil rights campaigners marched on Washington to secure equality before the law. Today, America\\u2019s first black president sits in the White House, yet more African-Americans are on probation, parole or in prison than there were slaves in 1850. In the UK, 45% of young black people are unemployed as opposed to 20% of young whites. Meanwhile support for European far right organisations like Golden Dawn is growing.\\nOn the anniversary of his seminal speech, Versus brought together five global voices to discuss Dr. King\\u2019s legacy. To what extent has his dream been realised? Are Muslims now the new targets of racism post-9/11? And will racism still be blighting us in 50 years\\u2019 time? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.\\n \\n\\xa0See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'