Lajja Its a monumental

Lajja

Its a monumental accomplishment for our people because we have a leader that is in our likeness and he Lajja provided hope for us and for our youth. What I love about this is that Senator Obama also unites the races and its vital that we not only have unity within our race but unity throughout the races. I was also proud to see the supporters hugging and rejoicing. The faces were various shades of brown and an array of ethnicity spread throughout. It was beautiful to see everyone united for once cause. I have always been a proud black woman and pro-black for the most part. I love my people and Ive always empathized with my race on the struggle and the injustices that we have faced from the very beginning. I know our history and see the present when some people choose not to. However; I have come to realize that in order for us to progress as a country we have to remain united. Figuratively speaking, we have won the battle but the war has just begun. Todays victory was just a small step in the right direction. Yes WE can means just that; Obama can not do this alone, we must collectively unite and strive to accomplish all of the plans that Obama has set forth. Its vital that we help one another by being more involved in our families, communities, schools and our country. Its important to continue to encourage Lajja children and the neighborhood children. This means giving something whether its time, clothing or money. Its just about being more loving, concerned and selfless. It started with us coming together to support this cause, lets not allow this journey, mission, milestone to be in vain. Our children must remain optimistic and for once feel equal to their peers. We are not asking for African-Americans to have superior rights but to have equal rights. Let all children have the same education and opportunity and allow us the right to work for equal pay to commensurate with performance and PLEASE allow us the right to not be discriminated against based on color. We have had enough and we deserve the respect that we give. Id like to be able to teach my daughter a different way than I was taught. I would like her to grow up in a place that allows her more freedom than I had. Of course I know that this will take some time but I honestly feel that the more people that commit to a to this goal and at the very least try to be better people and help someone else to become a better person; the sooner we will reach this goal. This world has suffered so much damage but its not irreparable and if we believed enough to shock the masses by causing a landslide victory then I know that we have the power to BE BETTER and DO BETTER. And in closing, Lajja non-supporters that voted for McCain based on his beliefs and NOT just because you did not want to vote for a black man; you can also be included in making this world a better place. Being angry or upset that Obama was the victor will not make a better place for your children to live in. You may not agree with his beliefs but he is respectable and respectful and he is the new president. It would be in everyones best interest if we all were just tired of seeing this world in this state. We are all tired of fighting, and war, and racism, and various forms of discrimination and division. Its a good time to start getting along regardless of what we believe. Whats the harm in helping improve each others lives by improving our own lives? Lets not feed into the ignorance and try to neutralize hostile situations when possible.