I still can't believe he was only 33 when he gave this momentous speech. Incredible!

@cbx360

2 жыл бұрын

33 is not young

@sol6060

2 жыл бұрын

@@cbx360 at that time when his dream seems impossible age of 33 was young.imagine if he lived much longer.what idea he would bring.

@teresawilliamson9377

2 жыл бұрын

@@cbx360 Yeah, it's pension age. 🙄

@Titanicboah1869

2 жыл бұрын

@@cbx360 that’s so sad that your reaction is about him being young. I used to think everyone had depth 🤦🏾‍♀️

@spontaneousbootay

2 жыл бұрын

Yes its inspirational

I was only 7 years old when Dr. King made this speech - a white boy who did not even know that many people of color. Yet - I still remember the feeling and impact this speech had on me. This speech is part of what drove my generation to make change happen

@teresawilliamson9377

2 жыл бұрын

Pity it didn't happen! Still not where we need to be. How long?!! 😔

I am from Berlin, Germany, and hear that famous speech for the first time. My impression MLK shows emotion, yet has not studied them for the speech. He speaks as if just getting a revelation when he lifts his head a little up to the sky. Magic moments!

At some point in his speach, you can feel a melody. It's almost like listening to a song.

@MasterTalks

2 жыл бұрын

That's such a good point Ahmad, thanks for sharing that!!!

@kazimierzspaczynski7401

2 жыл бұрын

I felt the same.

@daleboxsell2805

2 жыл бұрын

Every time I’ve heard Dr King speak I always expect him to break into song.

@lauralvw8445

Жыл бұрын

He's taking us to church

@JM-vj7we

Жыл бұрын

@@lauralvw8445 Exactly! Which comes from African roots.

This section of MLK’s speech has always brought tears to my eyes. Truly a remarkable human being. Thank you for providing some insight into why this always makes me so emotional!!!

@PurpleCaliper

2 жыл бұрын

I cannot watch this speech without tearing up. And I'm usually completely uninterested in race relations as I feel most of the issues are fake. They were not when this man spoke.

@lukasmccain3529

2 жыл бұрын

But don’t you get disappointed when you learn that he was a communist, rapist?

@migueldiego8819

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukasmccain3529 only if you believe in the lies and smears. BTW I’m far from being communist but that is not by any means a demonstrative negative characteristic of a person.

@lukasmccain3529

2 жыл бұрын

@@migueldiego8819 it’s true. He abused women and believed in Marxist communist ideology.

@brenhinbranko8614

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukasmccain3529 debatable.

His speech always brings me to tears. Thank you, Dr. King!

His truth marches on, even in the face of those who deny the brotherhood of mankind.

@carolbowen1693

2 жыл бұрын

If only man could be kind!

This is a very powerful speech. If this speech hasn't been already landmarked by UNESCO it should be and become a heritage speech!

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

In the United States, this speech is probably the most famous speech given in the last hundred years.

It's crazy to think that MLK was so young when he gave this speech. When I was younger i thought he was so old, and now I'm 30 and can't even believe it.

Such an absorbing chain of words that draw you in, make your mind dance with hope and deep inner agreement. Then the bomb hits, they shot him and we lost the man with the most virtuos dream in history. Humanity has still not recovered from this great loss.

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Very true.

@teresawilliamson9377

2 жыл бұрын

What would the world look like if great human beings had not been assassinated by feral murderous dictators, & despots,? Peaceful! 😔💖

Dr. King was a very rhythmic speaker, I’m sure that comes from his experience as a pastor. He’s also a highly emotional intellect, as to say he can feel others pain and emotion almost as if he is actually living it. So growing up in his condition he internalized the pain surrounding him and quite possibly somebody very close to him, a grandmother or close uncle perhaps. Men like this are born, they are not created in a classroom.

Around 2009 or so, I payed a visit to the MLK Jr. Museum in Atlanta. It was an amazing place where you walk through and see all the different dates and times of his life chronologically from birth to death. Most all of the items were behind glass cases and showed for example, his small wooden toys that he played with when he was 3, another case had some of his teenage yrs stuff, the one that brought me to my knees in that very museum was the bible he had with him when he was assassinated. Ripped, torn and tattered, pages crumpled and dog eared. I literally cried and openly wept in front of other grown adults about what we did to him, our society...the last suit he wore was also pressed and hung in one of the cases and it was almost as if a silhouette was before me. Sorry to hijack your video, but if anyone gets a chance to go, I won't spoil the exit into the reflection pool area..I was changed that day. Great guy, this is a great video, I love you little brother and I am so proud of you- J

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, J-bone. I would LOVE to go see that. I hope to some day. He was an amazing human being and a true believer.

Great job. The most moving speech I've ever heard.

@teresawilliamson9377

2 жыл бұрын

That is part of a very long exceptional speech. Great young man. 😔

God I wish he was alive today. we need him, a man of his character, morality, depth, and ability to communicate effectively. We lack all of the above presently. Very few things bring me tears. Very f***ing few things.

Thanks ! I showed that speech on screen as I taught public speaking last year in an IT school here in France. He weaves imagery throughout the speech. He also mentions the hilltops of New Hampshire, red hills of Georgia, the snow capped mountains of Colorado, cuvaceous slopes of California etc . Those places that actually exist and that he probably uses to make the 'dream' come true across the American land. His art of description is as good as the metaphors he uses, indeed !

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the entire thing is incredible.

@bobbylongwitz6053

2 жыл бұрын

Very well described sir

Dr. King changed the world

@MasterTalks

2 жыл бұрын

He really did Melvin!

@melvinroberts9263

2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel

The greatest and most important speech in American history. R.I.P DR KING

Perhaps my most favourite historical person. Incredible.

The most classic speech in the history of the world

Your incredible 😎 professor. Mind-blowing My lessons learned: ✓ Passion in his voice ✓ the central theme that resonates with the listener ✓ practice ✓ vivid concept of a “dream". ✓ Use of parallel structure ✓ strategic use of a reputation ✓ power use if vivid language, imagery, and alliteration

@MasterTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Love this summary Suleman!!!! Thanks for sharing.

Thank you! You actually got me interested in old speeches my our leaders. He should be everyones hero.

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, some speeches are classic for a reason.

@anthonyrossmaund3161

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderlyon yes and they are great for not only history but these people were great at communicating .

@bobc7393

2 жыл бұрын

please do a video on Fauci, Robert F Kennedy jr, Biden, and Pelosi

Saddens me to say I'm legitimately relieved he's not around to see the twisting & perversion of his dream.

@micke7

2 жыл бұрын

Funny profile picture.

@michaelbahr908

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. Democrats and leftists literally believe race is the most important thing and put everyone in a box by race. He’d be disgusted with the woke left

@flblackbutterfly1

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbahr908 I’m sure you are White.

@ifigeniaesprella7909

2 жыл бұрын

@@flblackbutterfly1 I'm not, I'm Bolivian. And I completely agree with that statement.

@Ylemonade

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbahr908 Then you don't know the "woke left". It isn't the woke left trying to remove the discussion of CRT..or reframe the history of America in a more favorable light. The woke left isn't worried about children hating America because they're learning the truth. The woke left doesn't criticize intersectionality. You're talking about ignoring the events that have rippled through the lives of marginalized people. Which does nothing to bring everyone together. Ignoring problems only creates complacency and a lack of action to change the forces that have continued to devastated the marginalized into the present. We need to acknowledge what had happened, demonstrate a true understanding of its effects and act in good faith to reverse those things. The right doesn't want to do that. The right doesnt want to take responsibility for the history that actually happened (as opposed to the blind nationalist viewpoint they have been indoctrinated into). The most destructive belief the right has is that this is a meritocracy and everyone is on equal footing so no one has any "excuse" to fail. The view that this is "the greatest country" and "the land of opportunity" is nonsense. Objectively, nonsense. And yet the religion of American Exceptionalism persists because people won't acknowledge the myth of the meritocracy. And I think that's because in doing so you'd have to admit that you can't do something...which doesn't jive with the nationalist viewpoint of ultimate freedom and endless opportunity. If nothing else, we should be able to acknowledge that we are equal in being affected by this myth and wanting to work together to change it for the sake of everyone, most of all the marginalized who have been affected most.

Every time I hear this Dr. King's speech I get chills. What a great man whose death came far too early.

Awesome analysis. Always great. This speech was in 1963, 5 years before he was shot. Didn’t realize he was only 33 at time of speech.

What a privilege to have come across your platform...I have much to review. Have a blessed day 🙏🏾.

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. God bless.

I love that he speaks so positively about such an amazingly awful time and topic. Today people even public speakers and politicians just shame and isolate on topics that aren't nearly as difficult as the way things were back then. Ty❤️✌️🤟

@patrickfoley6215

2 жыл бұрын

Great point

@geekmeee

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and America 🇺🇸 was dragged, kicking and screaming 😱 at every point when it was time to ‘do the right thing.’

Still I get a chills when I hear this speech, as well as coming near tears. Few men have reached this magnitude of purity.

@motheroflove5531

2 жыл бұрын

"this magnitude of purity" you sound like a writer yourself. What a beautiful way of describing this awesome speech. This magnitude of purity is available to all of humankind. All it takes is to let go of hate.

@Carlg6

2 жыл бұрын

@@motheroflove5531 Thank you!

Just discovered you..I live in London UK. You have greatly inspired and stirred me to my core and also with you "5 Key Ways" guidelines on public speaking and leadership. Wow! Love it. feel I'm being released into my destiny....THANK YOU!

@alexanderlyon

Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard, Doreen. Thanks for sharing!

I THINK he was a great man , he loved people no matter what color, he wanted peace , AND FOR THINGS to be equal for everyone and he was right , not many of this kind of men around.

I checked your website. And enroll in the courses. Every single Course and training of your is really valuable, easy to understandable, crispy, and clear. Much more than expected, You are courses have taken me to the next level. Blessings of god always are with you.

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that, Suleman.

@bigjude100

Ай бұрын

I'm next. Gonna be enrolled right now😅

Let us not forget who gave power to him, Jesus Christ

@ginaparker431

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@sweetpeasandyarrowaranchdi8327

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I never thought of it like that. So powerful!

@prov2.3-5

2 жыл бұрын

The speech was definitely Holy Spirit-led

I like how you highlighted MLK's "dream" theme. King knew what he promulgated might not ever come to pass much less in his lifetime. This is also why John Lennon used the theme "Imagine" which is essentially saying the same thing. They pointed us toward ideals, not answers. Ideals guide us like the stars of the heavens that used to orient ships at sea: the point is not to reach the stars but to let them guide us to our destination.

@PurpleCaliper

2 жыл бұрын

Lennon singing about some random communist BS has nothing to do with MLK talking about brotherly love as he called it. Dream and Imagine are both hypothetical, but as we can see in this speech King is speaking of a wholly accepted idea amongst all men, that everyone can agree to.

@BigBri550

2 жыл бұрын

@@PurpleCaliper Yeah, yeah- MLK was accused of being a communist sympathizer, too: the FBI even had a watch on him because of it. It means nothing to call someone a communist just because they hold egalitarian ideals. And not everybody agreed with King. I mean, why is the US not much closer to his ideals now? White supremacy and white separatism is still alive & well in America. Do you think _they_ agree with King's dream?

@ASHORSHEMAYA

2 жыл бұрын

(the point is not to reach the stars but to let them guide us to our destination). i liked this

Justice lives in these words...

i swear he’s singing as he speaks 💜

Awesome 💝🙏🏼💝Still get goosebumps every time I hear this speech✌

So emotional and true ... a true king.

Godly speech... Awesome 👍 He maybe 33 yrs young but his soul is 80 🙏

I get emotional every single time I hear it, beyond amazing really 👏 loved how he quoted the scripture too❤❤ 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤❤

My thoughts on this speach: I hear you! I share your dream. All lives matter(even if thats an unpopular opinion nowadays). No violence ! Thank you. Rest in peace.

Before you gave your commentary, the emotional reaction you were having was very real. That is the best part of this whole video for me. Dr. King's words were so authentic that a white communication Professor was having a beautiful emotional reaction to it even while your face remained neutral.

@AlexandreLaprise

Жыл бұрын

emotions are universal!

Very motivating, His passion and faith can't be underrated. I first came across this speech when i was teenager, and till now i keeps going back to it. Thanks for your reactions.

It is wonderful and amazing listen to those thinks and to see how we are also be able to cry ..

This always brings tears to my eyes. Skilled oratory in the service of real vision can’t be duplicated with teleprompters! It’s hard to believe also, that this portion of the speech was not on MLK’s agenda that day but he decided to set aside his prepared remarks at this point. Mahalia Jackson had sung a hymn and urged King to tell the story of his Dream that he had been weaving into his public appearances for some months prior. Without notes or preparation he fully developed this Dream speech on the spot. Regarding suggestions of public speaking to analyze, there’s an outstanding study in contrasts in the Oxford Union debate between James Baldwin and William F Buckley. Really. Even if you don’t cover it, it’s worth a watch. It’s on KZread.

I am so glad I found your site and subscribed. Us local yokals need the genius like you to encourage us to think clearly. Great job.

Bless you for showing this.

This is awesome this man was so great with his dreams God bless him .

Whew! Still gives me goosebumps...

Thank you so much for this knowledge ...Some speaches are truly classic for a reason !

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

This was like biblical, political, an consciousness poetry 🙏

Please analyze his speech in Memphis, the night before his assassination. Everyone focuses on his I have a dream speech, but his "longevity has its place," speech contemplating his mortality is beyond powerful. Please consider this speech as well.

I keep enjoying these videos, Alex. I agree with what you said about his choice of the word 'dream': a very evocative word that fits into his message of optimism, possibility, potential, aspiration, hope, just to name some. What struck me in this famous speech was how he uses elements of song and lyric writing in its format. It is not conventional language in that there is no topic sentence followed by supporting ones, which is how most speeches go. It is written more like a poem and it is delivered more like a song.

when an experienced preacher talks about hopes and dreams instead of preaching, teaching, ordering or commanding, the impact can often be heightened. Considering the volume of the crowd, the context and the obvious injustice at the time, MLKJr matched the energy of the audience and that's a very hard thing to do even for world leaders. there's calmness in his voice with the right amount of assertiveness. he's very aware of his surrounding yet appeared to be very focus on his delivery. and to learn that he deviated away from his original speech created a very wonderful moment that prompted changes to the US.

Chills every time I hear this from Dr. King

What a crime that this man was snuffed out by evil, as they have been doing a looong time. Poor wife and kids and everybody that felt that speech live. I still feel it again to day, as many times before, so to have been there must have felt very powerful.. 💖

God bless you...

Magnificent speech❤

I wish there was someone speaking like that today...

@Iksvomid

2 жыл бұрын

So you wish we were back to the 60s?

@carolbowen1693

2 жыл бұрын

madeaze79-there is! we're just not listening to HIM!

@madaxe79

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolbowen1693 who

@carolbowen1693

2 жыл бұрын

@@madaxe79 God

The best speech ever. Known All over the World.

I think you were looking for the phrase “Preacher Cadence” in MLKs speak pattern.

Goosebumps popping its almost painful when listening to this magnificent orator!

MLK was a genius. I will always trust his words before someone on Twitter

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! That's very true.

More people need to listen to these speeches. I swear an amazing EDM artist could make a remix that would be a vehicle for these amazing words to be heard by a whole new audience.

I would recommend everybody to get Robert Greene's book The Laws of Human Nature, and read his chapter about Martin Luther King. Gives some pretty interesting insights.

Hi, Professor. I just discovered your content and it's great; very well thought out and enlightening. If you haven't already done it, I'd love to hear your take on Charlie Chaplin's speech at the end of The Great Dictator. Would be much appreciated. Keep up the great work and God bless!

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting suggestion! I'd not thought of that, Mike.

just..... thank you.....

GREAT GREAT MAN!!

Love it. To speak even a little like MLK would be amazing.

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he's amazing.

@carolbowen1693

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderlyon He was INSPIRED!!!!!!!!!

His speach rips my heart apart. The egregiousness of men without moral courage continues marching stalwart. Whether one agrees or not: I live to serve my God and Lord Jesus Christ. To love ones neighbor as thy self. As Mark Twain said, "History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes."

That was fantastic !

Amazing legacy

Can’t help but tear up when he talks about the content of his kids character

I felt the Holy Spirit rise within me as he spoke. An affirmation by God of MLK’s most loving and joyful dream. How sad he would be to see the rhetoric of division and hatred that is being espoused by the current regime and their propaganda uttered across the land through main stream media. Christ said, “feed my sheep” to his disciples. He didn’t slip up by calling us “sheep”. It is inherent in most humans to select a voice to follow. Most follow the voice that affirms that their desires are good. Now, Truth is destroyed by hysterical verbiage, lack of self control, and the dopamine boost that acts of violence release within our bodies. That was proven by psychologists decades ago, and is one of the reasons physical abusers cannot stop. Our leaders do not fear God. Our citizenry does not fear God. Martin Luther King FEARS God! That is why he is being cancelled by anarchists masquerading as SJWs. I know this seems disconnected, but it is NOT. All of history is a tapestry of connected threads. Some standout, some form the background, ALL are connected whether for good or for ill. Simply because YOU cannot perceive the connection of one act to another, and then it’s impact on all, is not equal to the Truth that it IS. Your perception does not shape truth, it is the mechanism most likely to prevent you from DISCERNING IT. Sheep are so easily led/deceived. Martin Luther King was a GREAT leader, and he was not a perfect man. Not one of us is, but we still need those with life giving vision, to humbly step up, and “feed my sheep”.

Great analysis

Hi Alex, just found your channel and loving the content! I had never herd the term parallel structure but I really like how you explained it. Great stuff!

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Matt. Nice to meet you. The technical term is *_parallelism_* but it means that the structure of the message or sentences are parallel.

@MattWongIR

2 жыл бұрын

@Communication Coach Alex Lyon Oh okay, good to know !

@nanwuamitofo

Жыл бұрын

Parallelism is an important structural and stylistic element in Chinese poetry, such as in 'duilian', auspicious couplets on either side of doorways, and many other types of poetry. Since your surname is Wong, I thought you might enjoy looking into that.

Yes the Psalms is full of powerful imagery.

Great Analysis... My Praise.. As you are becoming my Communication Guru. Many Thanks & Many Blessings From India

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

I am glad it was helpful, Aryan. Thank you for the kind words.

Hearing Martin's speech makes mw cry because we have bo intention of making a brotherhood with former slaves and slaveowners. Former slaves want revenge on former slaveowners.

@tristanwwsd

2 жыл бұрын

But there are no more slaves or slave owners.

Why does it still make me cry? Oh dear Lord, we have a dream. God we need you to save us all form the evil. Amem.

King's I have a dream speech reminds me of the great improvisation of jazz greats who used the same methods in their performances, the repetition, the imagery, the build up, just sweeping the audience away in their musical leaps and bounds all while improvising on the central theme of the music. He's right up there with the jazz greats. They are cut from the same cloth and live on forever!!

@alexanderlyon

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

Amazing work! I'm glad I found your channel!🌹

@alexanderlyon

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

The reference to the Declaration of Independence also served to remind White Americans that they once were where Black Americans were at this time. They once yearned to breathe free. They once fought tyranny for their freedom. They once risked much so their children might guide their own destiny. It was a reminder of the similarities of two people's history and that both struggles were valid.

Awesome video. Details i overlooked you brought up. Good job

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I studied him in college. His Letters From Birmingham Jail affected me deeply. The “I Have A Dream” was profound. Sadly, a large percentage of people have learned nothing from this wonderful speech.

Amazing👍

I'm loving your videos! Thank you 💕

@alexanderlyon

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Rev. King was a preacher, and a preacher who, as part of their seminary training, learned how to orate. many churches didn't have microphones at that time (and even into the 80s and 90s in Ireland where I grew up and this oration style has waned since volume moderation is central instead of verbal cues and corporate acknowledgement) . speakers without microphones would rely on structure, word play and corporate agreement and understanding of that - this reference of metaphor over and over solidifies the picture and calls for agreement . you can hear his microphone fading out but his voice modulation stays the same. modern speakers or preachers often modulate their voices into a conversational volume level and that style relies on the punctuation of important points through increased volume or enunciation. oration like this is an art form. you can still find it on certain public radio shows, presbyterian preacher's and old style salesmen doing artful pitches. this speach is genius in its simple vernacular that creates a multidimensional structure that operates as a neumonic. "I have a dream" as a statement calls to mind a great deal that Rev. King stored into it and counted on us all knowing together

Wow, Im speechless

Namaste and love from India! Could you please react to two speeches by Indian leaders? 1. Britain Does Owe Reparations-by Shashi Tharoor 2. Tryst with Destiny-delivered by India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Nehru, when India gained its independence. I hope that you and your channel continue to prosper! 🙏🇮🇳☮️

@alexanderlyon

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting suggestions. I'll give it some thought.

This is by far one of the best speakers ever. This speech was incredible. Can you please react to a lady called Priscilla Shirer. She is a Bible teacher but she uses story telling to get her messages across. I think she's brilliant.

Your observations on Frank Abagnale, and some part of his Google lecture, would be interesting. He seems especially skilled at persuasive arguments

Unfortunately that day didn’t come yet but some hope for it.

@TooLooze

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 72 and will always hope...

Fantastic breakdown of this truly memorable speech Coach! It really inspires me each time I hear it, stirs the emotions and fills me with a sense of pride. I agree that this can’t ever be recreated as MLK was unique in his style of public speaking and delivery but your analysis does mean that I can learn the techniques in my own opportunities of speaking in-front of an audience. Keep up the wonderful work; I’d like to suggest you review one of our first black president Obama’s speeches if that’s possible

@nanwuamitofo

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Obama's speeches were magnificent, too. Less passionate, more cerebral, but well-crafted (by his young speech writer from Princeton) and expertly delivered. Obama had to walk a tightrope in a racist country to satisfy all sorts of audiences without alienating others. So, there was a lot he couldn't say or do. To me, one of his finest moments was when he sang the first words of Amazing Grace at Lewis's funeral: vulnerable, authentic. All alone at first, but after a few words everyone joined in. Best wishes for your speeches and pastoral work!

This has to be the greatest oratory of the past 100 years.

Dreams have power in the human mind. He galvanized a group of people with is vision and gave them hope. Had said "I have a plan" we wouldn't know his name.

fantastic

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2 жыл бұрын

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You should do a video on his burning house speech. Everyone loves the I have a dream speech because it optimizes hope but the burning house speech shows a man at a serious crossroads because he finally sees the world for what it is and he knows that his life is coming to an end

Great analysis, deserves more views. Come on YT algorithm!

Great job as always professor. In contrast, it would be great to see a breakdown video of one of Malcolm X's speeches.

If he could only see his dream today, he would be so proud.

May God Bless America and The Dream !! Amazing !! You have my attention, Thank You ..how about Gen George S.Patton ??