Inaugural Inspiration

I liked this musing from Wayne Kahn of Right On Rhythm:

"Where we find ourselves today

Remember that it was MUSIC that led the way.
It was the musicians (and those that supported them)
on both sides of the racial divide
That pushed open those very first doors.
Doors that would only open grudgingly.
And then might temporarily close again
Only to be forced back open
BY MUSICIANS
And society slowly opened ensuing doors
Doors that the
Jackie Robinsons
Jessie Owens
Thurgood Marshalls
Shirley Chisolms
Barack Obamas
could find their way through
It is MUSIC
That mingles the masses
Breaks down walls & barriers
That finds common ground
And then society catches up

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSICIANS
SUPPORT THE ARTS
THEY MAKE OUR WORLD
A MUCH BETTER PLACE

It was incredible being on the Mall."