Global figures celebrate Dr Kings legacy by reading sections of the speech which resonate with their own experiences and aspirations.
Maya Angelou's personal recollection of hearing the speech for the first time.
Stevie Wonder on the impact that the speech still has, and his hope for the future.
On his regard for Martin Luther King.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks of his admiration for Martin Luther King.
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, on what the speech means to her.
Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Ndileka Mandela, speaking for him
Israeli author and peace campaigner David Grossman.
Doreen Lawrence on the importance of the themes expressed in Martin Luther King's speech.
Joan Baez, musician and activist who performed at the 1963 March on Washington.
Chilean Ariel Dorfman on the speech is more relevant today than ever.
Indian peace campaigner Satish Kumar with an account of meeting Martin Luther King.
Mary Robinson on how the speech inspired her to study law.
Maestro José Antonio Abreu, Venezuelan economist, educator, and musician.
Dr Shirin Ebadi, human rights lawyer, Iran’s first female judge, Nobel Peace Laureate.
Palestinian activist Raja Shedadeh on the potential of collective action.
Congressman John Lewis
Professor Muhammad Yunus recalls what it felt like to be a student in the US in 1963.
Human rights campaigner Wei Jingsheng on how it expresses what people want to say today.
Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on how it inspired South Africa's fight for freedom.
