Why does Dr. King's allude to the Emancipation Proclamation in his speech? A. The allusion demonstrates Dr. King's belief that equality was achieved with the Emancipation Proclamation.

B. The allusion indicates to the audience that enslaving people was always illegal in the United States.

C. The allusion reflects Dr. King's importance since it refers to another important figure in American history: President Lincoln.

D. The allusion reminds the audience that 100 years have passed since the Emancipation Proclamation, yet inequality still exists.