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In 2 paragraphs how does let america be america draw similarities to the American dream and the American negro and MLK’s I have a dream speech? Think of the American Dream and how it’s manifested in each text.

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In "Let America Be America Again" by Langston Hughes and "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr, both speeches draw similarities to the American Dream by highlighting the idea that America is a land of opportunity and freedom for all, but also pointing out that this dream is not yet a reality for many, particularly for marginalized groups such as African Americans.

In "Let America Be America Again," Hughes speaks of the American Dream as something that has been promised to all citizens, but not yet fully realized. He speaks of the struggles and hardships faced by marginalized groups, particularly African Americans, in their pursuit of this dream. Similarly, in "I Have a Dream," King speaks of the American Dream as something that has been promised to all citizens, but not yet fully realized for African Americans. He speaks of the struggles and hardships faced by African Americans in their pursuit of this dream, and calls for equality and justice for all. Both Hughes and King use the American Dream as a framework for their speeches, highlighting the ways in which it has been unfulfilled for marginalized groups, and calling for the realization of this dream for all Americans.

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