Today was simply a beautiful day today was the annual Martin Luther King Jr. a national holiday that many celebrate and reflect the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. He was known for his non violence philosophy although he was violently killed on April 4, 1968. The work of Dr. King and many other civil rights activists worked and gave for their lives for generations to follow. It has been 150 years since the Emancipation Proclamation and 50 years since the March on Washington where Dr. King delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. On this day the nation celebrated the inauguration of its first African American President for his second term.
Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I've seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land!
And so I'm happy, tonight.
I'm not worried about anything.
I'm not fearing any man!Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"We recognize that no matter how responsibly we live our lives, any one of us at any time may face a job loss or a sudden illness or a home swept away in a terrible storm." President Barack Obama
Toni's Thoughts: I do not agree with all of Dr. King's approaches but on this day his day I will honor and respect him if I met in person I would still give the respect he deserves. I am proud of President Obama and I will be praying for him during his second term. As an African American when I see the First Family a smile appears upon my face I admire them they give me hope that I can achieve my dreams of becoming a lawyer. Considering the history of African Americans in this country Obama's Presidency is a blessing we are not perfect, nothing is perfect, but we are making progress as a people, we are making progress as a nation.
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