Inauguration 2013 -
The first term for President was indeed a momentous occasion - first black President...
Nearly 150 since the Emancipation Proclamation and almost 50 years since the Freedom March; we, the people, of the United States of America have not only voted into office a Black President but we have chosen to vote him into a second term.
I cannot help but wonder how many people actually sat down to watch the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States? And of those people who did watch this historical event; how many realized the history that was being made?
I couldn't help but get a tear in my eye when I watched the event unfold and listen to his inaugural speech. Not only was I moved to see our nation join together to see President Obama take office for a second time, but I was excited to hear the mention of equality for all - to include our gay community and women's equality in the work place.
We the people.
I can only imagine the emotions felt by those in the crowd, and indeed around the country, who lived through the turbulent times of segregation; for those who have lived a lifetime of prejudice for being gay; for those marginalized by society.
Our 44th President spoke of equality and acceptance.
He spoke of change and unity.
He called for social change and for moving forward.
We the people.
Richard Blanco - First Latino, openly gay poet to read at an inaugural ceremony
Myrlie Evers-Williams - Civil rights icon giving the invocation
This is a sign of the times.
