A New Era!
Has the world really changed before our eyes? Have we reached the light at the end of the tunnel? What does all this mean? For years we have had so many people fighting for the rights of not just African Americans, but all Americans. From the likes of Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, Medgar Evers, Sojourner Truth, M.L.K, Malcolm X, J.F.K…and more! They have all sacrificed their lives to fight for change. Our lives have been dedicated to building a structure that is extremely firm. We have had paths set and torches handed down to us. On November 4th we decided that we were ready to show our true strength in this country. But it’s not just about us. On Nov.4th the people of the United States decided that they were ready for change. The world also decided that they are ready for change as well. The question I asked myself is why now?
This election was bigger than any other election in history! Sure we have our first African American president but it is bigger than that! All other presidents were elected based on a particular group of Americans voting for their own hidden agenda. Blacks voted for the better of the two in hopes that they would support our communities. Whites voted for who was going to keep them on top. Then we entered into the 2000-2008 era! This is one of the most important eras in our history. The leader of this era had an agenda that was different from any other president’s era. It was an era of “open selfishness and greed”. Now I am sure others have had personal agenda while in office, but what separates them from this era was the fact that it was done openly, publicly, spitefully and without remorse. The main focus was not on the African Americans and the communities they are trying to save, nor was it the Latino communities fighting to be noticed. No help to the Asian communities who have more than proved their knowledge or even the white communities who seemingly had it all and lost it. The 2000-2008 agenda was about self. This was the straw that broke the camels back. The world was and is fed up. We as a people fought years in and out for change and respect. Yet it took the last 8 years to help seal the deal. This is why whenever I am asked about the leader of this ending era, I reply, I LOVE GEORGE BUSH! Never in my 29 years on this earth have I seen people of all color, race and creed stand in UNITY. It was a sight that would make the toughest person break down. I became a proud American all over again. It made me appreciate every drop of negativity that we endured. Our fight was not in vain. Good things come to those who wait, and God saw us waiting and us fighting and has blessed us with a great thing! The walk is not over and the fighting still continues. Mistakes will still be made and voices may still go unheard. For the moment we have hope, a new breath of life and change!
