As hundreds of thousands of us prepare to walk down MLK Drive for one of the largest marches in the nation, we carry with us Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community. In San Antonio, DreamWeek reminds us that this dream is not just about where we walk, but how we care for one another in every space we inhabit, including digital ones.
The theme for DreamWeek 2026 is “Revelations: Unlocking Our Full Potential.” As a Digital Navigator, I believe that unlocking our potential begins with feeling secure. For seniors seeking companionship online and for children exploring new ideas, the internet should be a place of opportunity, not fear.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once called for a person-oriented society: “We must rapidly begin the shift from a ‘thing-oriented’ society to a ‘person-oriented’ society. When machines and computers… are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, materialism, and militarism are incapable of being conquered.”
In a world focused on the latest gadgets, my work remains rooted in being person-oriented. Whether I am helping a senior navigate the vulnerable waters of online dating or supporting a parent in protecting their child’s digital footprint, my goal is to ensure that technology serves our humanity, not the other way around.
Whether we are marching side by side or connecting across a screen, we are all neighbors. This year, my commitment is to ensure that every San Antonian, from our youngest learners to our most honored seniors, has the digital “armor” they need to thrive. Let’s unlock our full potential together, safely.
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