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What component of Martin Luther King. Jr's dream is missing from the conversation today? Is racism a problem anymore? How does Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream apply to the youth of this era? A piece on an MLK jr. march and rally in Eugene, Oregon.

by Nezua on Jan 23,2008

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AnthonyFL 527 days ago

Joaquin is a beast, from one filmmaker to another. Here's to more awesome videos!

Re: Nezua 527 days ago

GRrRrROW!

thank you my friend. here's to gettin busy with tha flim-flam!

MeganMinus 527 days ago

that video= awesome! good job!!

Re: Nezua 527 days ago

thank you, ms minus! i appreciate the feedback.

Jaime_McLeod 527 days ago

Damn, Nez, it's only our second week, and you've already set the bar incredibly high! Nice work!

Re: Nezua 527 days ago

thanks a lot jaime. means a lot.

cmbegayNM 526 days ago

I am envious of your cool cutaways! Racism IS alive and well. Good piece on MLK Jr.

Re: Nezua 526 days ago

don't hate on my cutaway kung fu! (thanks a lot!)

CarlDBrown 525 days ago

nice work brother, very solid and I like the upbeat end...

I was so pulled in to the video I felt like I was watching a high end PBS DOC...

Nice work keep it up!

Re: Nezua 525 days ago

damn, thanks man! means a lot coming from a film jedi like yaself! seeya next installment...

kyledeb_Think 525 days ago

I thought everyone would be doing MLK videos this week, but alas I was mistaken. I shouldn't assume things like this, but I'm glad you took it on Nez. I hope all is well.

Re: Nezua 525 days ago

oh no. so many people with different focus, we can't assume stuff like that. a lot of things to cover in the world. thanks kyle, i appreciate it bro.

CassidyHartmann 525 days ago

Nez, this is awesome. You've given me a new level to aspire to! Keep 'em coming.

Re: Nezua 525 days ago

Cassidy, thanks so much for the support. That means a lot.

SiaNyorkor_NJ 524 days ago

Dios! This is great work...geez!

Re: Nezua 524 days ago

thank you, amiga!!

SaraBenincasaNY 521 days ago

NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!

Re: Nezua 521 days ago

thank you sara. words i appreciate, coming from such an energetic talent as yabadself!

Timeforchange 475 days ago

STELLAR WORK PLEASE KEEP IT UP WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU SHOWCASING IMPORTANT EVENTS IN OUR CITY!!

Re: Nezua 475 days ago

thank you! that means a lot.

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