Monday at the Pepsi Center and Michelle Obama

   What can I say?

Michelle was breathtaking, one of the best speeches I have heard in person. So genuine, eloquent, and moving. All I can say is Phenomenal as in M. Angelou's Phenomenal Woman. I only dream of marrying someone like that. 

Well the Pepsi Center was jumping, dancing, celebrating, great conversation. The energy was above anything I have ever experienced. I have witnessed the best that America has to offer and I do think it is invaluable. Jesse Jackson, Jr's speech was great. I think he might be a better orator than his father. Ted Kennedy. Enough Said. He reminds me of Mufasa from the Lion King because of his majestic ways (yes I am a young delegate). 

All day today I have been advocating for Teach For America in Ohio and a world class education in Ohio...might have found my niche!!!

Monday Breakfast

Speaking was the Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) Chris Redfern, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray and the National Heads of the Steelworkers Union and Service Employees International Union. 

Great Breakfast, Great Speeches!! The Time is now. 

I was sitting next to Senator Brown and Treasurer Cordray, at my table!!!!

Sunday in Denver.

When we arrived, Gabby, David, and I decided we wanted to do a Politico Scavenger Hunt. We took pictures with Governor Kaine, Governor Warner, Robert Kennedy,Jr, and the Governor of West Virginia. I am thrilled to be here. 

We went to a Green Concert sponsored by Dominion and other sponsors featuring Sheryl Crow, Sugarland, and Dave Matthew's Band. It isn't my first choice of music, but I was extremely happy and I enjoyed myself more than I thought.  It's Monday and Convention Time!!!!!

Holla back Guys!!!

Arrival in Denver

 I arrived in Denver at 9:18 MT. I am at the Curtis Hotel, real nice and contemporary with many themed rooms. Everyone seems nice and excited. At the airport I met Harold Ford, took a picture with Al Sharpton, and rubbed elbows with Mayor Michael Coleman of Columbus, Ohio. A great start to a great week!! 

A Moment in Time

Waking up this morning, I felt a surge of energy. My usual routine was off, I am at work early...it's 6:50am cst. I stop and I look at my usual reads of the day, and today of all days I am happy. The canvassing, raising of funds, the many discussions, and the spread of hope has arrived. Barack Obama is the Democratic nominee for President of the United States of America. Our nation built on the back of African slaves, German and Irish immigrants, Chinese railroad workers, Mexican farmers, and people who believed in certain "God-Given" freedoms have started to realize our full potential in terms of talent that we have.

I feel immensely proud because at a time when it seems nothing can change this course we are heading in American history, the feeling has changed. My professor once said that in times of strife, struggle, and war leadership arises and transforms a nation. Our founding fathers came from the foggy bottoms of the American Revolution. Abraham Lincoln rose from the ashes of a nation tearing itself apart. Franklin D. Roosevelt stood amidst the rubble of the most horrific war of all time and proclaimed our country the greatest. Now amidst the war against ideologies that seek to destroy us, as we become more and more dependent on actors outside our borders comes possibly the most transcendent leader of my lifetime.

A man with a common background given the freedoms of this country to use his extraordinary gifts. An underdog who devised a strategy to shake the status quo. I know he will not be able to solve all of our problems, fix all black issues, all poverty issues. But it is with my hope that he sets a new direction for our country to go in which we all from birth have an opportunity to be great and that circumstances such as family lineage, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity are not barriers but great flavors which make our nation that stew of democracy.

Hope, country established on the promise of freedoms and the hope that its children will be able to prosper and progress. Change, a country built on the ideal that a republic, very much different than a monarchy, can be the change the world seeks. As Americans it is our nature to hope for change, from the pulpits to elementary children learning to read. We hope for change today for a better tomorrow.

We stand at this moment in time
Glad to Be American!

MegaBus (5-27-09)

Last night, I took the MegaBus to Toledo, Ohio so that I can attend the Ohio Delegation meeting in Columbus, Ohio. The MegaBus is a greyhound like company with extremely low fares and also really great service. It is very accessible and you have to go to Union Station in Chicago to catch it.

I noticed many types of people from all different parts of the Midwest at the station and on the Bus. A former UT football player, some college students, foreign-born citizens and such. It reminds me of how diverse and similar we can all be in our country. Everyone has a destination and everyone has someone waiting for them. I think if we focus on that, we will be a better people in general. The commonalities of dreams and having caring and loving families, make the Midwest and the US of A a great place.

 

The Political is Personal

DS Warren

Why a blog?

Some may ask me why a blog? I chose to blog because I can update it instantly, as well as t0 use this blog as a springboard for decimating information to people who have an interest into my delegacy at the Democratic National Convention. I have sent out an email blast and mailings to various people in my hope that I receive help in cutting down the costs for my fare, lodging, and other expenses at the DNC. With this blog I can email them instantly on issues and news that will interest them about me. I will include a number of blogs that I deem neccesary for background information for those who show interest. 

1. My background

2.Why I chose to become a delegate?

3. The process I went through

4. Election Day in Ohio!

5. Key Issues for my community

- Education Reform 

- Re-INVENTION of the Urban Core

- Transportation and Shipping Intermodality

With these blogs, I can give people background about myself and all the events up to now. Starting at the end of May, I will update at least once a week on my happenings and preparation for the DNC as well as updates on my classroom. 

Enjoy and send me your email if you would like to help me on my journey to Denver in August!!!

Sincerely, 

DS Warren