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I am on a building-wide committee at work where we host events throughout the year to foster an esprit de corps amongst the various departments in our workplace. Our next scheduled event was a Diversity Fair but in light of the tragic events, we decided to make it a Proud to be American Day.
As a Black American, I had to sit down and think about what this really means to me. I have come to the conclusion that despite all of the problems in this country and it's bloody history, I WOULD RATHER BE HERE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE. While we live in the belly of the Beast, we have it better than most other people in the world.
Do you know how many countries don't even HAVE a Constitution? While our government may not live up to the spirit of the Law and our public servants often act like they are above it, we are lucky to be able to point to something and to know there are recourses.
Our ancestors fought, slaved and died that we might have the freedoms we enjoy. It is our duty to continue the fight so that our children and grandchildren may enjoy even more.
So, tomorrow, along with the rest of the company, I will humbly display my pride by wearing Red, White and Blue...and possibly a flag.
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