The Revolution Was Televised

****NOTE: THIS WAS A POST ORIGINALLY WRITTEN ON 2/17/11. I AM NOT SURE WHY IT HADN'T APPEARED ON THE BLOG BEFORE BUT THE IDEAS ARE STILL REFLECTIVE AND RELEVANT 6 MONTHS LATER. ENJOY!****

Millions of people watched in amazement as the Egyptian people stood their ground for days on end about the very thing we as Americans take for granted: freedom.

Thousands of years ago, there was a similar fight fought in Egypt. It was led by a man named Moses who was determined to get his freedom and didn't give up until he got just that.

February is Black History month. It's a time to reflect upon the mile-markers and freedom-fighters of Black America that gave us the priviledge of small victories like drinking out of water fountains with a person of another race of large victories like equal access to a better education in public and private learning institutions. It's a time of education to teach our children that every person of every color can create their own future in color and no longer have to dream and live in black and white.

Let's not forget that although Egypt is vastly categorized as a Middle Eastern nation, it is an African country. So, we watched African history unfold before our eyes. Youtube has memories of it, CNN can loop it and you can replay it on your DVR. History can still be made today. What makes you angry or upset? If you can think of something that is a legitmate cause and concern for your neighborhood, community, city, state or country you have the makings of a revolution. Don't let it sleep or slumber in your heart

What's my revolution? She's sleeping in her bed. I live so my daughter won't have to look to false demonstrations of what her womanhood looks like. I live so she can look in the mirror and truly see herself in the image of God's design and not an artifical reality of what someone said she should be. The anger of seeing young girls doing too much too young drives me to propel myself all the more on their behalf because sometimes, they have no one fighting for them. My efforts will hopefully propel my daughter to be angry enough to be herself in a media-drenched society that aims to tell her who she should be. How will your revolution begin?

And although it may not be as vast and deep as the Egyptians cause. And perhaps it won't cause a long-dominating politician to be driven out of his comfort zone, it could drive you to a step closer to the dream you see for yourself. And those are the dreams that are embedded in what Black history, African history and Egyptian history is all about. So this month, celebrate your legacy and your dreams--no matter what your race or color. And when life gets tough or tries to swallow you whole by routine and complacency, click this link

Remember, the revolution begins with you.

Tonight's reflection: Revolutionary!