Here is to History!!!!!!!!!!

The only regret I have about Barak gettin the nomination is that there are so many who came before me and are not here to witness this. So today I dedicate my blog and all of my thots to them. Thank you all for making this possible.


Kim

Being a witness to history.

I have spent most of my life reading about history it is one of my favorite subject. Each time I have asked myself I wonder what it was like to be there. Well this time I do not have to ask because this time I am here. When the roll call for President went up in the convention center I was not prepared for my emotions to come out, but when the Mississippi delegation cast their vote and the presenter mentioned Fannie Lou Hammer I just started crying. It was not that long ago when Ms. Hammer had to fight her way into the convention and said the famous words " I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. "

Therefore the fact that we nominated today an African American goes beyond the wildest dreams of many of us. I wonder is that what Dr. King meant when he said I have been to the mountain top and I have seen the promised land. Did he know that this was the mountaintop? I am not sure perhaps he knew that the mountain top was in reach.

Way to go Hillary Clinton

Ms. Clinton hit a homerun yesterday and her speech was brilliant. I think she set the tone for Biden and Obama to not only bring unity to the party but to invite others from other parties to vote for this winning ticket as well.

I know there is great speculation about Bill Clinton but I believe he will leave where Hillary left off.


Here is to a great start for the Obama/Biden team on the road to the White House.

Sightings

Ok so far I have seen the entire cast of Morning Joe, Dan Rather, Congressmen Harold Ford, Pat Buchanan, Andrea Mitchell, Chuck Todd, Terry McCauliffe. That was before seven this morning.!!!!!!!!! I am having a great time.

Sista Girl Speaks: On to Denver

Sista Girl Speaks: On to Denver

It is time for Democrats to unite.

I understand what the Hillary Clinton voters are going thru. You put your blood, sweat and tears in a candidate for a year and a half and you loose by such a slim margin, the nomination was so close you could feel it. So you have mourning stage and you go thru the stages of grief. But when that is period over then you have to recover and get with the program.

Over the last few days I have thought of those who came before us. the founding fathers, the abolitionist, women in the suffrage movement, and the civil rights leaders. All of these people scarified so much not just for themselves but for future generations. They not only wanted a better life for themselves but they wanted one that would be felt for years to come.

When each of us go into the polls we need to think about that, perhaps your favorite candidate did not make the Presidential cut or the VP cut. But in this election we need to think about future generations because they deserve the best that we can leave to them.

Made it to Denver!!!!

Well I made it here in one place and I am very excited. On the first nigt we will hear Michelle Obama speak.
She will tell her story which is really an American story. It is the story where preparation,opprtunity, and good family valued meet.
I have always been impressed Mrs. Obama and how she deals with all of the hopla over her husband, while still trying to raise two young
ladies. In another lifetime I believe that Michelle could have been President. But who knows perhpas one day she will.

Going to Denver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello all,It is my hope that all is well with you and that all that all who you care for are doing well. On Sunday I leave for Denver to witness history. Many of those who came before us never thought or dreamed they would see something like this I can be honest with you and tell you I never thought I would . I remember not long ago when it was a big deal when Harold Washington became Mayor of Chicago. The great thing about this country is that you can always have a dream and take it further and many times with hard work and opportunity that dream can become a reality. I also have to say that I am not sure how this is going to turn out but I can say this I am proud of how Mr. Obama has run his campaign with dignity and honor and even if he does loose not only does he win but we all win. This makes me proud to be an American ( and yes I always have been proud) and more importantly an African American. It is important to note that Mr. Obama will accept the Democratic Nomination on August 28, 2008 which is the 45th anniversary of the “I have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr. and the 53rd anniversary of the death of Emmett Till. Yes we have a long way to go but we have come so very far. I will be blogging from Denver next week on my blog which is below and posting things everyday on my blog radio show. Also I will be a correspondent for http://www.progressiveblendradio.com/ . I will be reporting each day about the inner workings of meetings, my thoughts on daily speeches and of course the parties.  I hope you can check it out.Take care and feel free to email me if you have any questions.God bless.Kim

On to Denver

Hello all,It is my hope that all is well with you and that all that all who you care for are doing well. On Sunday I leave for Denver to witness history. Many of those who came before us never thought or dreamed they would see something like this I can be honest with you and tell you I never thought I would . I remember not long ago when it was a big deal when Harold Washington became Mayor of Chicago. The great thing about this country is that you can always have a dream and take it further and many times with hard work and opportunity that dream can become a reality. I also have to say that I am not sure how this is going to turn out but I can say this I am proud of how Mr. Obama has run his campaign with dignity and honor and even if he does loose not only does he win but we all win. This makes me proud to be an American ( and yes I always have been proud) and more importantly an African American. It is important to note that Mr. Obama will accept the Democratic Nomination on August 28, 2008 which is the 45th anniversary of the “I have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr. and the 53rd anniversary of the death of Emmett Till. Yes we have a long way to go but we have come so very far. I will be blogging from Denver next week on my blog which is below and posting things everyday on my blog radio show. Also I will be a correspondent for http://www.progressiveblendradio.com/ . I will be reporting each day about the inner workings of meetings, my thoughts on daily speeches and of course the parties.  I hope you can check it out.Take care and feel free to email me if you have any questions.God bless.Kim

Oprah will attend the convention

According to the suntimes, Ms. Winfrey will attend the convention. She does not plan to take the stage but she will be there for Mr. Obama's acceptance speech. Perhaps when I run into her I will ask her to fund my next project retirement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Confirmed: Oprah Winfrey plans to be there when Barack Obama accepts nomination.


Last night I attended a free screening of HBO's The BlackList Volume 1. It is a films produced by filmmakers see the information below. It is a film that I highly recommend and it will leave you with a good deal of hope, something that the Black in America series did not.

Project Overview
The Black List Project was conceived of by photographer/filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders with Elvis Mitchell, public radio host and former New York Times film critic. It consists of a number of components including a film, a book, a traveling
portrait exhibition and an educational initiative. The project was produced by the media collective Freemind Ventures. The idea was to interview, film and photograph prominent African Americans of various professions, disciplines and backgrounds.
These stories and insights on the struggles, triumphs and joys of black life in this country would work toward re-defining "blacklist" for a new century in the process.
About Freemind Ventures
Freemind Ventures is a media collective committed to creating rich and empowering media vehicles. We believe that the inspired convergence of content and purpose in concert with dynamic channels, curriculum, and pro-social programs can ignite
meaningful discourse and change. Freemind's content will thrive in the most diverse and eclectic environments, from Museums to college campuses, from multiplexes to correctional facilities, from grade schools to churches. Freemind is a collaboration
between a group of seasoned media enthusiasts. Each principal brings years of complimentary experience in media, marketing, production and pro-social endeavors. freemindventures.blogspot.com
About One Million Stories
The Black List Project is the pilot program to the ambitious and larger Freemind Ventures effort titled One Million Stories. As The Black List collects the stories of some of our most noted African-American luminaries, One Million Stories will inspire and
enable national youth organizations, local advocates, social groups and individuals of all ages and circumstances to tell their own stories, their own defining moments. One Million Stories considers that as we each tell our own story, the subtle and
seismic voice of each person's narrative illuminates not just what makes us different...but what makes us the same. One Million Stories -- Transforming Diversity into Unit. onemillionstories.org (coming June, 08)

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The Black List Project was conceived of by photographer/filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders with Elvis Mitchell, public radio host and former New York Times film critic. It consists of a number of components including a film, a book, a traveling
portrait exhibition and an educational initiative. The project was produced by the media collective Freemind Ventures. The idea was to interview, film and photograph prominent African Americans of various professions, disciplines and backgrounds.
These stories and insights on the struggles, triumphs and joys of black life in this country would work toward re-defining "blacklist" for a new century in the process.
About Freemind Ventures
Freemind Ventures is a media collective committed to creating rich and empowering media vehicles. We believe that the inspired convergence of content and purpose in concert with dynamic channels, curriculum, and pro-social programs can ignite
meaningful discourse and change. Freemind's content will thrive in the most diverse and eclectic environments, from Museums to college campuses, from multiplexes to correctional facilities, from grade schools to churches. Freemind is a collaboration
between a group of seasoned media enthusiasts. Each principal brings years of complimentary experience in media, marketing, production and pro-social endeavors. freemindventures.blogspot.com
About One Million Stories
The Black List Project is the pilot program to the ambitious and larger Freemind Ventures effort titled One Million Stories. As The Black List collects the stories of some of our most noted African-American luminaries, One Million Stories will inspire and
enable national youth organizations, local advocates, social groups and individuals of all ages and circumstances to tell their own stories, their own defining moments. One Million Stories considers that as we each tell our own story, the subtle and
seismic voice of each person's narrative illuminates not just what makes us different...but what makes us the same. One Million Stories -- Transforming Diversity into Unit. onemillionstories.org (coming June, 08)

Where you at Sistagirl?

I know I know it has been a while since I blogged and there has been so much to blog about. Right now I am preparing to attend the Democratic National Convention and I could not be happier. Mr. Obama is running a wonderful campaign, and Mr. McCain is hitting below the belt. As John Kerry stated on Meet the Press last Sunday the Republicans know they cannot run on issues so they want to kill Obama's character. Mr. Liberman and Governor Pawlenty said the everyone should just lighten up and understand the joke about Paris and Britanny. But my question is who should lighten up? The thousands of people who have lost their jobs this year? Or perhaps the ones who have lost their homes? What about the people who have lost loved ones in Iraq? Or the people who do not have health care?

This is the problem with the Republicans, they care for the rich and when you are rich you have time to laugh and joke with your rich friends. Well some of us need some help and we do not have time to laugh. We are in a recession and it is not a joke. So Mr. McCain you go ahead and laugh your ass off but we will see in November who has the last laugh.