Hope in the Possibilities
With her speech tonight, our new VP-elect, Kamala Harris became an icon for young women and girls around the world. Seeing her radiant face, hearing her words of encouragement and her call to heal the wounds of this country, my mother's heart overflowed, my teacher's heart glowed and my minister's heart filled with hope in the possibilities that lie ahead. For four years, I have been quelling the fears of my immigrant and refugee students, many of whom come from countries where democracy doesn't exist. I have taught them about our system of government, told them not to lose heart and explained that our Constitution would see us through any difficulties. We the people have made my words to them prophetic. For this I am grateful. We the people, when we make our minds up, can do amazing and wonderful things together. In the days ahead, let us remember to love one another. Let us be kind and thoughtful to everyone. Let us show the world once more that America is a democra