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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Sculpture is a heroic scale
(7-foot plus high) sculpture depicting the "Great Man" stepping forward
with conviction and determination to deliver his message to the world.
Behind and to the right of Dr. King is a young man of the working class
with his sleeves rolled up, he has come to the realization and made the
decision to step forward to announce his support for the universal
message of equality, freedom and justice.
The little girl is depicted at the instant of releasing Dr. King's
coattail. This represents a "letting go" process when one or more
members of a family is called away to contribute their energy and time
to a concept and struggle of greatest importance to all people of the
world.
The young woman behind the little girl represents the immigrant of our
society, warily advancing on the waves of hope to a land of great
potential.
The monument is dedicated to the sacrifices of Dr. King and the
countless people who believe in "The Dream" and the ongoing march for
truth and justice.
Michael Florin Dente, 1991
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