‘I Have a Dream’ Rally at State Capitol Today

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It’s sponsored by MoveOn to Equality, and it’s billed as a rally for social justice, civil rights and marriage equality on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

When: Wednesday, Aug. 28 (today), 3:30-6 p.m.

Where: Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda

Speakers: U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, State Rep. Chris Lee, former Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Steven Levinson, Jo-Ann Adams, Marsha Joyner and others

Also: Gov. Neil Abercrombie invites the people of Hawaii to “ring a bell” at 3 p.m. HST today.

“Half an ocean and a continent separate Hawaii from the National Mall, but we are no less impacted by Dr. King’s remarkable words that day,” Abercrombie said. “Here in the Aloha State, our diversity defines us and remains a source of great strength and beauty rivaling the natural wonder of these islands. However, we are reminded, even today, that prejudice and injustice persist. The fulfillment of Dr. King’s legacy of hope, unity and freedom depends on our choices and actions beyond this single day of remembrance, extending to every day of our lives.” 

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Photo: Martin Luther King monument. (ash_crow)

—Chad Blair

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