One man led a movement that would help pave the way for another to be able to lead a country.

As we celebrated Martin Luther King Day, we celebrated Dr. King's life and the legacy he left behind that would inspire other African Americans. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream of equality between blacks and whites and wanted African Americans to be able to sit at the table with whites and have the same privileges and opportunities as them. 45 years after Dr. King gave his historic "I have a dream" speech, the dream became a reality when Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President of the United States.

Now, 8 years after Obama became the first black President of the United States, we celebrate the legacy of both Martin Luther King, Jr. and Barack Obama as President Obama's term comes to a close this Friday.

Both of these men have inspired African American men and women to reach for great heights. Martin Luther King inspired us to stand up for justice and equality. His philosophy for nonviolent social change and leadership in the Civil Rights Movement would inspire generations after him to stand up to injustice and even start the Black Lives Matter movement.

Years later, when Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States, not only was Dr. King's dream realized, more dreams came to life as a result. More young black men and women started aiming higher and believing that they too can become the President of the United States.

King and Obama both had their obstacles they had to go through, but both men found ways to overcome those obstacles and help others. There is no question that Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy will live on for decades to come and Obama's legacy will also stand the test of time.

These men have inspired millions of African Americans and made them believe in dreams that will change the world for the better. Martin Luther King, Jr may be gone, but his legacy lives on through African Americans like Barack Obama. Even after Obama leaves the office, he and Dr. King will leave behind legacies that will inspire future generations.