Evolution of a Legacy

So it’s Black history month again, and traditionally, we celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of Africans and African Americans from our respective societies. The election of the first African American President of this country makes this year’s celebration a little more unique.

Amidst the excitement that I’m sure most of us feel this Black history month, we must take a moment and reflect on the shift that has occurred in our history with the election of President Obama and what stories we will produce for future generations to celebrate in their black history months. The change that we have all hoped for is finally upon us. Knowing that this moment is possible because of the sacrifices that individuals that have walked this earth before me continues to serve as an inspiration to me.

I cannot help but to think about Nigeria as the whole world celebrates with America. It saddens me that we find ourselves in this very dismal situation, the future seems bleak, and I shudder to think about how brave men and women who sacrificed and fought for our independence would react if they woke up today. We have become apathetic and it seems that we have lost our zeal to survive. However, it gives me pleasure when I talk to other young Nigerians who are hopeful about the inevitable change that will come to our home land. To those people who are holding on to this hope, thank you! For me, I am hopeful as well. Surely we know that change does not come by the waving of a magic wand.

What sacrifices are we willing to make today so that our children and grand children can one day stand in unison and declare that change has finally come? How will history remember our generation? We must all play a role if we want the vision of the new Nigeria to come to pass. It is not enough to sit and hope for things to happen. We must support each other, affect change even if only one person is touched, and we must preserver because that moment, our moment will be so much larger than any of us can imagine today.

I encourage us to stay in that hope, motivated by that dream and commit ourselves to the vision of effecting that change that we wish to see come to fruition and together make a difference that will inspire the future generation to also continue the spirit of hope that we instill in them.

Remain Inspired,

Queen Gideon

MNIA. Inc. Team