From my friend Joy over at JR, these are her thoughts on today:
As an African American I am overwhelmed by the change that has and will come with having a president that is not only of color, but to see Martin Luther King's dream has come true. My mother was at the march on Washington, my grandmother had to go through hell being married to someone with whom she loved because society frowned upon their union. For my nieces and nephews to see that they truly can be anything they want to be makes me happier than they could ever know. I have always held my head high through prejudices and harsh words directed at me because of my skin color. My mother/grandmother taught me well and this day I can truly say that we are finally, as a Nation, ready for change. Joy
What an amazing day for all of us. Let's stop worrying about color, or being American, or any label people want to give, and just concentrate on being the best human beings we can be.
Hopefully today, and this new President is a sign of change - and hopefully change for the better.
Valerie
