You know what pisses me off, when I hear people put down the Obamas. I don’t get into politics. But I will say this; Barack Obama’s presence along with his respect, grace, and the example he set as a leader, was remarkable.
In this country and many other countries, as much as we love to say that color doesn’t matter in public, I’m here to tell you, In the hearts and souls and homes and back rooms of the majority, color does matter. And as a half black, half white person, I’ve had the privilege or should I say, misfortune of being able to see inside the minds of people from different races, and backgrounds and ethnicities.
People feel comfortable expressing, their “views” around someone who they have mistaken to be a part of their tribe. And I can tell you, some of it ain’t pretty.
Most people are not bold enough to let a “definitely black” person know how they feel about black people. Oh, but as a “hmmm, is she Hispanic or what is she person?”, I get to hear it all.
Some of us have forgotten the importance of having strong black leaders. The importance of having a black man show the entire world that he represented not only our country, but is also a great father and husband.
This role model created an idea in the minds of young black children that they can be anything and reach the highest status of leadership in this country. And also that they could do it and maintain a beautiful family without scandal.
This is important, whether you agree with his tactics or dare I say politics. And I’m not gonna get into all that because I’m not well-versed on politics and I really don’t care to be.
All I know is that I remember when Barack Obama was elected president and I was in the “hood” in Overtown Miami, Florida, at an election party. When I left that party, I remember seeing poor black people celebrating in the streets and holding their heads high.
These were the same people that when I drove down the same streets and pulled up to that party had frowns on their faces, and were looking towards the ground….. These people weren’t celebrating politics. They were proud to be black and it felt good to see a black man and his black family win for a change.
This was a victory for us all and It gave them hope!
I will never forget listening to people say that Trump was one of our best Presidents despite the blatant evidence of his mistreatment of women and his histrionics, etc., Knowing in my heart, that had he not preceded a black President, such things would never be said or felt.
I believe there is a lot of good in a lot of people of all races and backgrounds – it just depends on who you meet and how you perceive things. And I embrace that.
And, YES, Mr & Mrs “know it all” and Mr. History lesson Guru, I know he wasn’t the first black President and I’m aware of the economy and all the stuff and details you believe I don’t know about in making this post, so save your breath…
I will be celebrating Barack Obamas family, if only in my mind. Because he represents Hope. And Hope is extremely important for progress.
I’m not quite sure how anyone can celebrate any man who has consciously engaged in the mistreatment of women or anyone whom they have a distinct advantage over…
But that’s just me.