What This Means
In order to catch the historical inauguration of our 44th President, I actually set the alarm. Anyone who knows me knows how much I hate getting up early, but this would never happen again in my lifetime. I wish I had my children with me to see it.
On January 20th, 2009, I, with the rest of the world, watched a black man ascend to the highest office the United States of America as to offer. Twice, just to shut everyone up, although we didn’t get to see the second time.
I say that and I still don’t believe it. Despite all of his critics and naysayers, like it or not, Barack Obama is the President of the United States.
I’m from one of the most politically liberal areas in the country, currently (permanently) residing in a land where ‘colored’ is still a common way to refer to black people. Out on the street alone, or with my white girlfriend, it’s not uncommon for me/us to get hateful looks. That being said, I don’t think it’s fair to say that racism has come to an end in this country. On the contrary, I doubt it ever will, even as those who cling to the old beliefs die off. They pass their beliefs on to the young, who I am glad to say are not tolerated so much anymore.
I will say this.
Barack Obama’s ascendency is living proof that there is nothing one can’t achieve if they are willing to work. These are no longer just inspirational words, either; if you want proof, turn on your TV.
What this means is that people from all walks of life have one less excuse for not trying.
(c) Avery K. Tingle for Modern Magic Enterprises LTD and Nomadic Productions LLC
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hello darlin!! I’ve never liked racism, it’s always driven me insane. and w/ as many bi-racial relationships there is in the world, you’d think people would get the BEEP over it! seriously. how is it hurting them???
and when you said about how black people are still referred to as colored people, i couldn’t help remember a thing i read…it was talkin about how white people come out red, and when they are sick, they turn green, and all this other stuff and it goes “so how is it black people are colored when white people turn different colors all the time?”
i thought this was fitting
Hon;
I know ya really get a kick outta the way I talk. LOL. But I’m gonna quote you, for a second “What this means is that people from all walks of life have one less excuse for not trying.” I want you to remember that whenever ya think you can’t take care of your kids, work for yourself, or doubting yourself. So see for a change I can talk like I got some sense, esp after ya heard the stories bout my family.