Kids learn from King speech

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) - Klondike Middle School (KMS) took this day to teach their students about King's famous speech.

"We were learning about Martin Luther King. How he had this speech and how he talked about how he dreamed about he and his children weren't judged by the color of their skin, but by what kind of person they are," said 7th grader Carolyn Oneal.

"This morning we had a convo and listened to the speech and listened to some song from back then. I think what he had to say really changed a lot. If that would not have happened, we might not be here today like this. We might have to be in separate bathrooms and water fountains. Sit in different bus seats," said seventh grader Alli Roberts.

Teachers also learned a lot from the famous civil rights leader.

"We are doing a collaborative art project tying in imagery of the students' dreams for their future and for Klondike.  Hoping to solidify that in their minds and hearts. What are their dreams? How are we tying that in with the Klondike community," art teacher Melissa Asay said.

"I think, for our children, the biggest thing is to realize that not so many years ago African American children were not allowed to participate in the same kinds of activities that they are today. Klondike is quite a diverse. school community. So we want to let them know that not so long ago, their weren't as many freedoms that there are now," said KMS principal Chris Cannon.