“The Lasting Power of Dr. King’s Dream Speech.” - Michiko Kakutani

“Obama is not Black like Dr. King.” - Chrystal Wright

1. If I Google Michiko Kakutani, words such as: the worst critic and top meanest reviews come up. Michiko Kakutani is known for her harsh literary critiques on books. She is a graduate of Yale University and has many years of working experience with the New York Times, Time Magazine, and Washington Post. Therefore giving her a substantial amount of credit when she makes any comment towards any literary work. Crystal Wright, a triple minority: black, a woman, and Republican. Also very well educated. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and Masters from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is known as a columnist and political commentator. These characteristics are very important to know when understanding the message sender of each article.

2. During the article, Michiko describes what happened during the March on Washington. She describes the event, its purpose, and how the event fifty years later, still has effect on society. During the article, she crosses the point that Dr. King knew it would not be easy to meet ends with social injustice and the economic hardships experienced by many, but did not foresee a black president celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of his speech. This brings me to Crystal Wright whom has received public attention for her article in regards to the March on Washington. Which I would personally say the title of her article is what might have created conspiracy more so than the content displayed within her editorial. While Michiko is simply describing the historic event, Crystal is using the event and the events initial purpose to state that King would in fact be furious to what Obama is fighting for. Both Michiko and Chrystal both agree that the March on Washington was an event