Truly Inspired

Last night, we made history. And when I say “we” I do not mean African Americans, I mean Americans — all races, genders, creeds. 

Today, I am proud. Proud to be American. Proud to be black. Simply, proud.

Not only am I proud but I am inspired beyond words. I am inspired by Barack Obama and his will to press on despite naysayers and nonbelievers; his will to run despite the personal attacks, despite history. I’m inspired by the change this country has embraced and I’m inspired by the all the possibilities to come. 

I am grateful that God has blessed me to see the change my ancestors dreamed of, fought and died for. I am glad that my children will be born into the change. I am proud that my young brothers and sisters across this great nation can look up and realize that anything really is possible — it’s not just something that people say. No matter your background or the negative things in your environment, you can do anything you set your mind to, go anywhere your dreams and your legs will take you! 

Hope won! Our future is now!

 

– S.Monette