I sat up an hour last night and wrote commentary on how important it is to have a person who could speak up and out, for or against the plight of our people. I was speaking in relation to the replacement for Tavis and commented on how I wanted to be that person, but had possibly missed out on the opportunity. I crafted my words well and made them thought-provoking and attention-getting. When I logged on today, the blog wasn't there. That could be for several reasons, however, it just may not be my time....But the question is, If not now, when? For years, we have struggled with the naysayers trying to prove that we are worthy of a second look, a second chance, glance, hell, a second, period. We have accepted the judgement of society and the supposed movers and shakers who decide who comes, goes, and is worthy of staying once they get in. No matter how good our best foot forward is, someone is there to say our toes are not in line with the majority. But then that begs the question of, who is the majority? While someone was sleeping, we have moved up a notch on the scale of life and have become major players in all facets of life, not just sports. Not only does society now realize that we have more than drug money to contribute to the national economy, but we also have opinions and desires to live better and see the fruits of our labor! Yes, I said it! We have labored intensely for years while not receiving credit for the vast foundations we have built and the progress that we have made, not just as black people, but as citizens of this country. While we are yet 'nitpickin one another with pity-pat arguments, the world is standing back, watching and waiting for us to be the cause of our own demise. We couldn't afford to let it happen before, and we can ill-afford to do it now! Let's treat this 15 minutes of fame as if it's our last chance, last dance, last breath that we are receiving at this time, and let's give the world a run for its (our) money! If in the end we don't achieve our desired destination, we will rest better knowing that someone knows that we are no longer passively waiting for someone to tell us that it is our time, when we already know what time it is!!