Historic Days: MLK:Obama

INAUGURATION DAY: January 20, 2009

The newspaper where I work, The Chronicle, had its annual prayer breakfast yesterday; where we salute the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream. Many people, young and old, black, white, and hispanic, turned out as usual to celebrate. Like many cities across the nation, it was followed by a march downtown to commemorate the struggle and civil rights movement.
However, this year was extra special as our new President, Barack Obama was to be sworn in the next day. Talk about the stars alignment. Time is truely the realest force on Earth and beyond. So, I say all of this, really, just to put a stake in the ground. It's official. Our 44th President is African-American (in the truest sense) and all of Dr. King and our other great leaders, ancestors, etc. works have not gone in vain. Yet, the fight is not over, it has only begun. Still, it is a time to be joyous and optimistic for a new day in this country. One, in which, whatever dream you chase, whatever life you seek, is attainable through hard work and persistance. No more excuses y'all.

There really is no jump to read more, however, if you are in the spirit and thirst for some more inspiration, check the previous blog from earlier today. It is a video on my folk Mr. DJ and his compadre Jeff B from Dungeon Ratz Productions. DJ is 1/3 of Earthtone III and is known for his legendary and Grammy Award winning productions with Outkast and Organized Noize. This here though my people....this shhhh right here...right herh, family! THIS THAT NEW JOINT OFF COMMON'S 'UNIVERSAL MIND CONTROL' produced by Mr. DJ who helped produce the whole album along with Pharrell of Neptunes. The song after the quick bio of Camp David is a great way to start the first day of our newly sworn in leader. "Make My Day" ft. Cee-Lo Green. CHEEEYAHGHHH!!