I, along with many other Americans, are excited about the changes coming to our country. It was exciting to watch this historic even with my parents.
Yesterday will be one of those "do you remember where you were" moments.
One of the things I said to my parents last night was "can you imagine how Martin Luther King must be feeling right now". I'm sure heaven was full of song. Loud voices of those gone long ago, black and white, who fought to make what has happened become reality.
I will admit, I often live in a bubble. My sister and I were raised in a house where regardless of your color, sex, or ability, you were equal. During this campaign, I was saddened to see just how much racial tension still exists in our country. I'm so thankful my parents taught us to look at the person inside, because that's what really matters.
Today, for the first time, I watched and read Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech. I was overcome with emotions as I saw men and woman of all ages, from different areas of our country listen to this speech.
It has only been 44 years since President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. While so much has changed, there is still much more to be done.
There were several things that stuck out in my mind as I watched the returns last night, but one person who spoke really touched my heart.
Roland S. Martin, of CNN, spoke about growing up and the dreams he had. How young black boys were told they could not be president and that they would have to make another choice for what they wanted to do with their life. He choked up as he said that now, for his nephews and others, they don't have to make another choice, they can have the same dream as everyone else.
It's about time.
