Published in US by The News International, "Five Score Years Ago… and Now" by Sobia Rahman was a reflection written during her youth, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech and how relevant it continued to feel in the modern world.
The piece discussed racism, discrimination, ethnocentrism, and the divisions that continue to exist between people across race, religion, and culture.
The article reflected on children and how easily they absorb the attitudes around them. Children are not born hating others; they learn prejudice from society, homes, and the world around them.
Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, the piece emphasized the importance of raising children with empathy, fairness, kindness, and respect for people from different backgrounds.
At its core, the article was about hope for a future where children grow up valuing humanity and compassion more than race, religion, or social identity.