The entire world is in desperate need of a change. With our country in the worse economic downturn since the great depression, golbal terrorism threatening innocent lives, continued problems with racial inequality and violence, and various global enviornmental and health concerns it's obvious that something needs to be done.
The election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States was nothing less than a historical occasion. The country has spoken and it is ready for a change. To think that we have come from Jim Crow and lynchings to a Black man in the oval office in the span of 50 years is both uplifting and a testament to the progress our nation has made.
While there is undoubetdly still work to be done, lets not miss the importance of the moment. It is fitting that Obama will be inaugerated on January 20th, just a day after we celebrate Dr King, the man who shared his vision of love and equality for all people some 46 years ago. In the midst of our celebration, we must remember that Obama is not the end all to our nation's problems. He can't do it alone.
Now the rest of America must rise to the occasion and once again show that they are a resilient people, capable of greatness the likes of which this world has never seen. America needs leaders now more than ever. It needs strong men and women who are unafraid to stand up for what is right and just. Everyone is no doubt wondering if Obama has what it takes to carry the load, but the real question is, are we doing our own part to help make change a reality?
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