24 hours from now, it is my hope that history will have been made (although it already has in so many ways), and that the United States of America will have a black president-elect, Barack Obama.
Race doesn't matter, remember? It's all about qualifications, and readiness to lead. It's about administrative qualities, compassion and vision. It's about intelligence, bravery and determination. It's about selflessness, belief in the greater good, tolerance and forgiveness.
Race matters. I grew up south of the Mason-Dixon line, in the 1970s. Race really matters.
It's the unspeakable topic that grips this nation with anxiety, fear, pride and fortitude. Race relations in this country are at times embarassing. At other times, such as November 4, 2008, an opportunity for reaching a milestone that surpasses the imagination of those who came before us.
Tomorrow is a chance to close the door on some of the ugliness of our history, and open new ones for every person in this country. Tomorrow is an opportunity to say that we are better than that.
Race matters.
Monday, November 3, 2008
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