"Basically there are people left out / from living comfortably can we figure it out / I've been waiting patiently for the words to a song - CHANGE IT ALL."
- Goapele
Today, we vote for the 106 year old Black woman, Ann Nixon Cooper, whose father was a slave and who has seen America falter on its promises of freedom and equality. Today, we vote for our ancestors and our progeny who will watch what we do here at this watershed moment in time. Today, we vote for the dream deeply rooted in the American Dream of peace and prosperity. Today, we vote to bend the moral arc of the Universe towards justice and away from racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, ableism and xenophobia. Today, we vote to change the course of humanity and our lives.
I am overjoyed and carry courageous hope in my heart for Barack Hussein Obama to become the President of the United State of America. I am SO glad to be alive at this time in human existence. There are those who dare to dream and because they passionately envision and imagine a world that is full of possibilities versus problems, our generation will manifest all that has been inspired by Barack Obama. I am SuperVoter. Yes, I am. I vote in every single election as it is the most radical thing you can do to powerfully assert one's citizenship. I went to my polling location and unlike anytime in the past, there was a line. The line was not long and it moved rather quickly; however, I have never experienced the concept of the "melting pot."
- Goapele
Today, we vote for the 106 year old Black woman, Ann Nixon Cooper, whose father was a slave and who has seen America falter on its promises of freedom and equality. Today, we vote for our ancestors and our progeny who will watch what we do here at this watershed moment in time. Today, we vote for the dream deeply rooted in the American Dream of peace and prosperity. Today, we vote to bend the moral arc of the Universe towards justice and away from racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, ableism and xenophobia. Today, we vote to change the course of humanity and our lives.
I am overjoyed and carry courageous hope in my heart for Barack Hussein Obama to become the President of the United State of America. I am SO glad to be alive at this time in human existence. There are those who dare to dream and because they passionately envision and imagine a world that is full of possibilities versus problems, our generation will manifest all that has been inspired by Barack Obama. I am SuperVoter. Yes, I am. I vote in every single election as it is the most radical thing you can do to powerfully assert one's citizenship. I went to my polling location and unlike anytime in the past, there was a line. The line was not long and it moved rather quickly; however, I have never experienced the concept of the "melting pot."There we stood from all races, ages, levels of ability, veterans, parents, occupations and so much more - together. So I stood in line in my Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and I watched people come out of the poll smiling and believing that this act makes a difference and is paramount in our civic duty. I saw neighbors help other neighbors voting for the first time. I saw Black poll workers representing the Majority and Minority Party. I saw friends and neighbors who greeted me and asked about my work on this Presidential Election. As I got closer to the voting machine, I began to well up and could barely say my name to the poll worker. I knew in that moment that our lives would never be the same. There is hope. Yes, we can. There is change.
I think about my life and what is in store for it. My Mother said last night my Uncle and Brother asked if I was running [for office] this time and she said, "She's not running, but I know she is getting out the vote." I am just so grateful for a family that understands my commitment to making this part of the world a better place. I would be nowhere without my Mother and Brother - in spite of it all. I commiserate with Barack Obama and the loss of his Grandmother who was instrumental in shaping his life for this moment and her vote will count. As Patti LaBelle sings, I believe our Grandmothers will walk around heaven all day. I am watching ABC and Barack Obama and his family are casting their vote - from Kenya to Indonesia to Hawaii to now. It will be a triumphant day as trumpets blare ushering a new sociopolitical age for this nation.
Election Day, November 4 - it is no longer a dream. Today, the dream becomes reality.
I think about my life and what is in store for it. My Mother said last night my Uncle and Brother asked if I was running [for office] this time and she said, "She's not running, but I know she is getting out the vote." I am just so grateful for a family that understands my commitment to making this part of the world a better place. I would be nowhere without my Mother and Brother - in spite of it all. I commiserate with Barack Obama and the loss of his Grandmother who was instrumental in shaping his life for this moment and her vote will count. As Patti LaBelle sings, I believe our Grandmothers will walk around heaven all day. I am watching ABC and Barack Obama and his family are casting their vote - from Kenya to Indonesia to Hawaii to now. It will be a triumphant day as trumpets blare ushering a new sociopolitical age for this nation.
Election Day, November 4 - it is no longer a dream. Today, the dream becomes reality.
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