That's what Aristotle called the reaction that his contemporaries experienced when viewing Greek tragedy plays. This process which involves the release of pent up emotion or energy is exactly what Black Americans (and many others too) experienced on the night of November 4th as America elected its first Black president. I took an informal survey of at least 50 Black friends, colleagues, aquaintances, etc. and there was only one (Mike...I know your ass is lying) who said they did not shed tears at this historic event. Though it meant many different things to different people, the election of Barack Hussein Obama as the 44th President struck a chord within the hearts of many.
Some have wondered where I have been in the last month, well to be honest...I have literally been speechless. I guess I am still processing what this historic moment means to me individualy and corporately as part of American society. For the first time in several years, I am optimistic about America again.
So does this me the ABM isn't angry anymore? Hell no, there's still enough injustice, insensitivity and stupidity for me to write about for the rest of my days. There are still many ironies in our society and I will continue to point them out.
No the ABM hasn't gone soft just because we elected Obama...there's still a lot of work for us all to do and the ABM is rolling up his sleeves and doing my part to rebuild the America I love.
Stay tuned...
3 comments:
ABM it is cool to see that you are back on the scene. Gone soft?? Perish the thought. Were would we be without angry or irritated folks to create dialogue among the masses.
Whether we openly admit our actions or not, on the evening of November 4th,in each of us there was a spark created. That spark holds joy, pride, relief and to some, astonishment anger and hopelessness.
I believe that spark, the same ember, the one that burned for Barry to take his rightful place as Barak and now the place of a world leader. Will spark all of us to work together to get America back on track.
Once more Grecian myths are finding their way into contemporary world events. So far, President Elect Obama, as did Odysseus, displays great resourcefulness. Even his cabinet selections have proven track records for resourcefulness. As with the fascinating legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, we are sure in for an exciting ride.
I hope you are right Whisper..there's a lot of work to do to right the ship and it will take the talents of many. It will take every ounce of resoucefulness that President Obama can muster to put us on the right course. I think he is the right man at the right time to do just that.
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