Residents say dream closer to fulfillment
HANNIBAL, MO. -- When Dr. Martin Luther King Junior gave his 'I have a Dream Speech' in 1963, he talked of change.
Now, more than 45 years later after that historic speech, with the election of the country's first black president, it seems change has come. Dozens filled Eighth and Center Street Baptist Church Sunday to recognize progress made and honor Dr. King's Legacy.
The congregation sang songs and watched performances. We talked to Hannibal NAACP President Annie Dixon who says honoring Dr. King this year is especially special.
"I think Martin Luther King would say that part of his dream has been fulfilled and that we've overcome. Because of Dr. Martin Luther King we're able to do some of the things that equate to equality, but we're not totally there yet, but we're close and we're getting closer," said Dixon.
The Hannibal NAACP continues to raise awareness across the community.
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