In 2009, I would like to leave behind the fear, self-doubt, self-hate, insecurity & lack of self-confidence that plagues us as Black people. For the first time, on January 20, 2009 we will have a competent, capable Black man as President--one who won the election with a majority of almost every voting segment [African Americans (96%), Jews (77%), gays and lesbians (71%), first-time voters (68%), Latinos (67%), Asians (63%), voters under 30 (66%), union members (59%) and women (55%)]. I can remember on so many occasions prior to November 4 hearing other Blacks and Black leaders talking about how Barack Obama couldn't possibly win, wasn't Black enough, acted too White, would be assassinated, our votes wouldn't count anyway, and many other reasons why Blacks should not support him. On a local level, we heard similar questions when Colonel Daryl Jones ran for Lt. Governor of Florida with Jim Davis in the 2006 election.
In 2009, I want my people to learn how to support each other whether shopping at a local Black business, voting for strong Black politicians, or re-building institutions of the Black community. We saw in this election how powerful a united Black vote is in bringing Change to our country. There are many more battles to fight and if we can arm ourselves with courage, confidence, self-reliance, self-sufficiency, etc. we CAN change our lives for the better, reverse the cycle of poverty, educate and inform ourselves, build wealth for our next generation, and more. In short-we can change our world and make a positive difference in the lives our our people!
Whether you and your family celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Eid or another traditional holiday, this blogger would like to wish all of our wonderful readers a very Happy Holiday Season and New Year. This is the time of year that we reflect on the achievements as well as the disappointments of the past year and resolve to grow more spiritually, socially, financially, and family-wise in the upcoming year. Yes, this is the time of year best spent in celebration and introspection as we Thank God for blessing us to see another day. Tomorrow is not promised, so let's spend our time on Earth doing something positive, something fulfilling, and living out our life's purpose.
If you want to continue your education this year, then DO IT by researching the professional training, technical program, certificate, community college, Bachelors degree, graduate school, etc. and enrolling! If you're passionate about a hobby or interest and want to pass on your knowledge or love of that thing to others, then START YOUR OWN BUSINESS or BLOG/WEBSITE! Whatever you're passionate about may very well be the reason you were put on this Earth, so why not explore it? You have nothing to lose. If you've been dying to travel to a vacation hotspot, a tourist attraction, to visit relatives, or even to leave your state for the first time, then BOOK YOUR TRAVEL TODAY! No matter which of these things you want to do, The Great Blog of Kéto encourages you to live your dreams!
DON'T JUST EXIST, LIVE LIFE WITHOUT REGRETS!
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