What an awesome day for our country today was. I have to admit my emotions ran the gamut today, but for the most part there was simply hope and joy. Hope for the future of our nation, and joy that we as a nation have finally risen above ignorance and bias that we’ve labored under for so long. Does this mean everything will magically mend overnight? When we all wake up tomorrow, will President Obama be able to solve all of the problems this country faces, both here and abroad? No, absolutely not. But the hope that he’s inspired in many of us, I belive, will linger after all of the ceremonies have finished. He has inspired this nation to believe that change is possible, and that we all need to do our part in helping bring that change about.
I was proud to be a part of the celebration at the historic Gem Theater at 18th and Vine today in the Kansas City Jazz District. Here’s a few shots from today, and more can be seen on my website. Overall, an awesome day. One that made me proud to be an American.
