An American Dream

January 20, 2009, history was made. One 1-20-09, the nation's first African American president was officially sworn into office. I take great pride in saying that I was able to witness it in the flesh--live and in color. The emotions that ran through me ( as well as everyone else ) were electrifying. I don't think there was a dry eye on that day and if you were home, I'm sure you couldn't pull yourself away from the television or the live radio broadcasts.

This was something we've always dreamt of. I don't think many of us thought this would happen in our lifetime. Though we're all more than excited about this, this presidency is about more than just having a black president. It's about more than change. In my opinion, this presidency is about bridging a gap that's still very wide. I won't get into that but you know exactly what I'm speaking of. You see the t-shirts with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Pres. Obama's picture. You hear the "Yes We Can" motto. You know the "I Have A Dream" speech. Can we say amazing? If you kept up with the whole campaign, you can see it happening before your eyes. You saw Dr. King's dream literally come alive. You saw that little black boy step foot onto the national platform and get elected to head this country. I'm excited because I think about my kids, 11 months and 2 years, who'll never know that it's not the norm to have a black man in office who's not a member of the secret service, White House security, or the upkeep of the house. They'll never know it's not the norm to have a black woman stand beside her husband ( even though Michelle irks me sometimes ) and be able to back him 100%. They'll never know it's not the norm for blacks to really get out and vote. Then I think about the little boy who has nothing but a dollar and a dream but certain circumstances may cloud his vision. He now has hope. Not of running the country but of simply making it.

While we're all happy, I'd just like to take this time to shoot some fire at you asses who feel like now that we have a black man in office that means act an ass. Uhh, it doesn't! The rules and laws of this country still stand. It's really not the time to show your "true" colors either. The President did say that it's okay to celebrate but now we have to actually do it. Its up to us to help him succeed in office. Teamwork people!

Enjoy these next 8 years ( yes I'm calling it now ). Work together, join forces, make this one hell of a ride. Prep your children because the foundation has been laid, the walls put up. The decoration will be next. It'll happen again.

Yes We Can.

Yes We Will.