Yesterday was a historic day! I am so happy and proud of my country and what was accomplished!
Not only was I able to see Kamala Harris take the oath as the first ever female Vice President of the United States but I experienced it with my mother and, more importantly, with my daughter!
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My brilliant and creative daughter who can be shy and hard on herself witnessed history in the making! She saw a strong woman of color become the Vice President! She now knows that she can achieve the same and/or more!
My mother, daughter and I watched the ceremony together wearing pearls that were my maternal grandmother’s. We watched in solidarity, with hope for a brighter and more equal future for women and people of color. My mother and I had tears in our eyes while we tried to impart on my 8 year old the importance of what we were all observing.
What a monumental experience for my daughter! Though she may not understand the significance now, I hope she will at a later time. I pray she has sentimental feelings regarding the moment and it ignites a fire within her!
Another shining star emerged from this momentous day … an educated, talented black woman that I hope my daughter looks up to! Amanda Gorman blew my mind and I look forward to the day, she blows Ruehl’s mind too! Her poem, “The Hill We Climb” gave me chills.
I first saw this young woman recite on July 4th, 2019 with the Boston Pops! I knew she would do great things and she has! She wrote and performed her poem entitled, “Believers Hymn For the Republic.”
Kamala Harris and Amanda Gorman are just two inspirational role models for my daughter to study and learn from. There are many more that I will share with her and many I hope she shares with me! My heart is full today!
Love, Family, Kids & ❤️ 