Inauguration

I watched history being made yesterday! Millions of people participated in celebrating the inauguration of President Barack Obama. There is a palpable sense of anticipation; that the cultural context of America is shifting. Yes, the economic news is still bad. Yes, we are still entangled in fighting two wars and many geopolitical conflicts. Yes, there is still a long way to go in building Dr. King's beloved community of love, peace and justice. However, things are different and the possibilities for advancement have opened up. Most interesting to me in the news coverage were all the mini-interviews with African-American citizens of all ages who were rejoicing with the Obama family's move into the White House. It's been a long time coming!