Day 4
Today was no different than other days; in that, it was filled with excitement and reflection. Nevertheless, the theme for today was the struggle to secure voting rights. And, we were able to see some of the path that countless people took as the traveled from Selma to Montgomery to demand the right to vote. We even had the distinct privilege to meet a man who walked the trail from Selma to Montgomery.
As I reflect upon all the things that I have seen today and thus far on the trip I became afraid. I grew up in an impoverished and drug infested environment. When I got to WFU I was initially considered myself extremely different. And, this continues to today.
However, this trip has taught me to not envy the differences but to embrace them, because a great price was paid for me to be able to do everything that I do today. I mean it is deep to consider the fact that someone had to pay a price or sacrifice their life for me to be able to enjoy privileges that range from attending Wake Forest University to being able to shop at Belk for a Polo Shirt.
Today confirms for me the proverbial statement which says: we were sent not to conform but to transform the world in which we live. And, this trip gives me the additional energy to chose to continue transforming environments despite the fact that conformity is always much easier.
To be continued …………