In her foreword, Coretta Scott King writes, "In this beautiful book, fifteen artists have provided their creative illustration to demonstrate the beauty of his dream and the beliefs that motivated his life and leadership. Their artistry blends beautifully with the inspired message that he shared with millions of Americans at the March on Washington on that magical day of August 28, 1963."

His vision is alive and vibrant in this depiction of that historical speech. Though the quality of the art varies widely, from bold and strking visions to pictures that look like they were created for a 1950s-era textbook, readers will be intrigued by the voices of the artists themselves. The first words of Dr. King's speech are illustrated by a strong African-American man standing tall among the crowd, his fist raised in the symbol of black power. Painter Floyd Cooper explains, "In my painting, I used color as a metaphor to convey the feeling of the day. It was a day most often remembered in black and white. ... The many different colors represent the many life experiences that came together to make a single, powerful statement."