I’ve been in a different mood lately.? I’m trying to slow down time and absorb every moment.? I’m trying to document everything I can.? I’m watching history in the making and I don’t want to miss anything.? If there was a time when I’d appreciate Red Bull or Starbucks, it is now.? I’m watching CNN & MSNBC constantly.
Today is a day that I never expected to see.? Not because I don’t think there are capable minorities to be the President Of The United States.? It’s because I’ve always viewed this country like many around the world do, an Anglo dominated culture.? I know it may not be the most popular thing to say, but it’s true.? Until a few years ago, I didn’t know of a minority that I could embrace on as a nations leader.
It’s amazing how things change.
I think back to our Founding Fathers and realize that they knew this day was destined to come.? Our government is based on equal representation of all people.? And because of democracy, the majority usually wins.? There’s no way to see such a diverse country stay one dimensional.? January 20, 2009 will go down in history as the day that changed the image of America.? It’s official.? It doesn’t matter how you say it, it’s true.? We have a biracial President.? We have a African-American President.? We have a multi-cultured President.? It’s all true.? And for one moment time feels like it is standing still.
I understand why President Barack Obama has a connection with so many people around the country.? For many, he represents who they are.? He represents his biracial heritage.? He represents African Americans.? He represents Anglo Americans.? He represents minorities.? He represents immigrants.? He represents change for many of us.
Change in leadership means a lot to people, companies, cultures and countries.? Change is what molds the future.? It allows us to attempt different solutions and approaches to the same problems.? And over the years, our country, our problems and our priorities have changed for many.? As I’ve traveled around the country over the last 30+ years, I’ve always noticed to the ethnic make up of cities and states.? It has changed so much.? It seems fitting that as the population and ethnic blend of this country changes, the face of our country has changed also.
I know that there is a chance that nothing will change politically in our country.? I know there is a chance that things will remain the same.? But there’s also a chance that something might change.? And as much as we resist it, change is coming.? Yes, change is here.
I’m sure that Obama’s parents didn’t envision this day when they met.? I can only imagine the reactions that his grandmother received raising a biracial child.? As many of you know, the 1960′s were not a pleasant time for a interracial couple or biracial child.? I’m sure that he will use his diverse background to do the best job he can.
As time moves forward, I’m wondering what affect this day will have on my two boys.? Will it change their life?? Will it change their goals?? Will it change their dreams?? Will it inspire them?? Will it give them added hope?
