How do you look in the eyes of a child and tell them as much of the truth as you can, and not crush their spirit or make them go to the dark side to survive?
Obama handled the question with such wisdom and grace that I was speechless, like most of the adults there seemed to be.
The unspoken word - racism - was left out. But there is as has been said, a very clear message in the hatred toward Obama that is hard to separate from race. We would like to see otherwise. But we would be denying some uncomfortable truths about this country and its history.
The picture I posted of the woman crying over the Trayvon verdict, was not as hard to see as the look on the face of the two little boys beside her:
Denying historically that black males have been a target, killing like a social or sporting event for years, is dishonest.
What a future to look forward to, how that makes one feel deep inside that they will forever be 'The Other.' For nothing that they do or say.
Just being. This is so against the human spirit. Obama has come at a crucial time in the evolution of mankind, if we are to change and do better.
Some won't, they will get their reward. Those who can embrace their humanity, will weep and change. Others are already there and should be the leaders.
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