[華府第一線] 歐巴馬宣誓就職大典現場直擊 (U.S. Presidential Inauguration 2013)

The 2013 Inauguration: From My View

The 2013 Inauguration of President Barack Obama was not only a personal triumph for him as a leader, but it was also a culmination of the change and forward progress that has not only taken place in our country; it is also a positive reinforcement of the continued progress needed to help The United States of America reach its utmost potential. Four years ago when President Barack Obama was Inaugurated for the first time, many people were quick to say that America has come so far in all of its visual inequities; racial inequality, equal opportunities for every citizen of the country and the unseen division of people that are perceived to be different. The past four years of his first term not only reiterated that we had not overcome those inequities, but that we all as citizens of the United States of America play a major part in these inequities. President Barack Obama is ONE MAN with an incredible responsibility to lead this country. He has to address every issue in our country that stifles us from reaching the potential that we possess. Being one of the hundreds of thousands of people in attendance at the Inauguration, I was able to be a personal witness to a common trait that was prevalent among those in attendance; we are all alike in the fact that we are human. Everybody that came to the Inauguration was there because they felt a personal desire to be there. I met people that made the journey not only from various states across the United States of America, but I also met people that came from the Middle East (Jordan), Japan, London and the Sudan. These people all were filled with the hope for change and progress that President Barack Obama has inspired in all of us. The one thing that many people fail to realize is that although we all look different, come from different backgrounds and have different outlooks on life, we all live lives that encounter problems, trials, triumphs and obstacles. The common man/woman is more common than we want to believe. As I had conversations with people from all over the world, I began to see how much we all share the same wants and desires for a better life, a fair chance and love. No matter the background, nationality or religion, the good of life is what we all desire. January 21st 2013 was not only the Inauguration, but it was also the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr represented the Inauguration day, before this Inauguration became a reality to be seen by those of us in attendance. Nearly 50 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr led the “March On Washington” and gave his “I Have A Dream” speech on the other end of the National Mall from which President Barack Obama was inaugurated for a second term as president. The dream which Martin spoke of is realistic in the possibility of it happening; but the possibility of it happening is a reality that has only partially been seen and continuously neglected and pushed aside by many citizens of this country. People from other countries around the world die for the opportunities and privileges that we are born with in the United States of America. That is why the concept of racism and ideal inequality that controls this country is so confusing and disheartening to those that do not reside in the United States of America. January 21st 2013 was one day that proved how people can come together, realize that we are all more alike than we are different and make not only the United States of America a better place, but the world a better place. Change starts within, as does forward thinking and for change to take place individuals must start with themselves. Step outside of self and look at others so that you know how to improve self; it is during this process that growth occurs and change becomes a possibility. The air of possibility and belief in anything encompassed the Nation’s Capital not only on Inauguration, but also on the days prior to Inauguration and afterwards. It is imperative that this energy not filter away, but instead be used as a spearhead to make the good of life a realistic expectation not only for us individually, but also for anybody that we may encounter in this life.

A Fallen Officer: We Salute You & We Thank You Officer Martoiya Lang

On Friday December 14th 2012, Memphis Police Officer Martoiya Lang was killed in the line of duty. May God keep, bless & protect the 4 daughters that she leaves behind.

~2 Of The Greatest Ever~

Magic Johnson congratulates Michael Jordan on winning his first NBA Championship in 1991 at The Great Western Forum.

The Black Panther Party: POWER TO THE PEOPLE

October 15, 1966: The Black Panther Party was founded in Oakland, California by Huey P. Newton & Bobby Seale.

John Hanson: The 1st President Of The United States

The 1st President of The United States was NOT George Washington, but John Hanson, a black man. He served the country from 1781-1782 A.D. under The Articles of Confederation. George Washington became the first president of the United States under the new Constitution, which happened to be 7 presidents later; therefore Washington was the 8th President of the United States Of America. I challenge you to research more into this, because history books will not show you these things.

Another Victory For Coach Eddie Robinson

Coach Eddie Robinson. Once again the winningest coach in the history of collegiate football. In October of 2011, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno passed Eddie Robinson for the most career coaching wins in college football. At that point in time,

Paterno was as good as gold and his coaching legacy well intact for mythical status; and then out of nowhere came the allegations of sexual misconduct and molestation against members of his coaching staff. When the smoke cleared the allegations against one of the members of Joe Paterno’s coaching staff proved to be true and Coach Paterno was not guilty of anything; except of the fact that he did not proceed to tell authorities of the sexual misconduct of a member of his staff with children. Paterno knew of this truth but basically turned a blind eye to the events that he had been made aware of and proceeded to go about his life as Penn State’s head football coach. Fast forward to today; the accused assistant coach was found guilty on all accounts, Joe Paterno was forced to resign from his position as head football coach (dying a short time after his resignation) and the Penn State football program was placed on probation, forced to vacate wins and incurred a multitude of different fines and penalties. There is only one thing that a person can truly see from this story that developed before our eyes; everything that is done in the dark will come to the light. The value of honor and integrity and truth has been lost in the world, especially in the world of sports. The fact that many people tried to discredit Eddie Robinson’s record by saying he faced inferior competition was a slap in his face. Coach Robinson led the Grambling State University football program with integrity, high merit and honor and those are the attributes that defined Eddie Robinson. On the other hand, all of the success and accolades that Joe Paterno earned as a coach were vanished by the simple fact that he did not demonstrate truth/honor when he should have and that fact not only cost Paterno his job, but his legacy.