Today is an historic moment in the world. It is the day that America demonstrates the peaceful transition from one executive Administration to another as we willingly hand over control from President Barak Obama to President Donald Trump. I am not a Republican. I am not a Democrat. I am, first and foremost, a strong, white, mixed-race American woman of a certain age. I acknowledge my privileges as much as I acknowledge my obstacles. Whatever your political views, today marks an important and dare I say life-changing opportunity. Here’s how I see it: It is our opportunity as Americans to…
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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Today, half of my country is celebrating. Or if they are not actually celebrating, they are at least relieved that their candidate won. They feel that their voice was heard. If you are among the people in this category, I do offer my congratulations and send my love. Today, half of my country is devastated. As I watched in shock and complete disbelief last night, I felt so much sadness and pain for the sharp division. And in many ways, the world around us is kinda freaking out.…
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