Whatever your political view, it is absolutely amazing to be a part of American history today with the inauguration of President Obama. As a social worker, as a woman, as an Oklahoman, as one who interfaces daily with older Americans who never dreamed this would be possible in their lifetimes....it is absolutely remarkable for our diverse country to elect an American of African decent.
I was listening to NPR today and one woman who was interviewed made such a great comment. She was referring to her 7 year old biracial child who responded non-chalantly to his mother's tearful response to the new milestone for our country and said "he will never know any different than acceptance and inclusiveness". That is a good reminder to me that G&A will never know life without an emphasis on equality and may never know that diversity was not a normal way of life. Sure this is an elementary viewpoint...things are much more complex and we have a long way to go to reach true equality and justice, but it is nice to see that America is on its way.
May God bless America and give our new leaders the wisdom and courage to lead our country!
1 comment:
Well written. I agree and its a great piece of history to be a part of. Go big O.
RC
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