Posted by
ERIKM on Monday, November 10, 2008 12:30:55 PM
...May we forever stand,
True to our God,
True to our native land.
-Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing
This week Blacks, among others, across the country sang with filled hearts the Black National Anthem. At my own church congregation it was a loaded moment in the minds of those who lamented over the struggle, sacrifice, and setbacks of African Americans in the United States. Regardless of political affiliation, favored candidate, or personal quams with Barack Obama, Tuesday November 4th represents a breakthrough in our society and ripples a positive message about America and yes, CHANGE, that we all should be proud of. I am sure that the next weeks will be filled with euphoria and glee for many but after the euphoria of change has lifted we must remember our duty to principles, faith, and family. The lyrics of the Black national anthem should be a guiding light as we move forward. "True to our God.....true to our native land." As citizens we have a duty to hold any political official, especially President, up against values and virtues that we hold dear. I go as far as to say, and yes I am an African American, no man should ever receive a free card because of his race. Objective principles should guide us in our criticism and judgement for a black man just as it would for a white, Indian, or Asian man.