Rosa sat
so Martin could walk...
Martin walked
so Barack could run...
Barack ran
so our children could fly!
This beautiful quote is a variation of one that, as far as I can tell, first appeared in this story from National Public Radio. It seemed like a fitting tribute to our new President-Elect, Barack Obama. What a wonderful time this is for America!
Please click on the links above to learn more about Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Barack Obama.
Photo credits: Rosa Parks: Photographer unknown to this blogger. Martin Luther King Jr.: United Press International. "Rev. Ralph Abernathy Walking with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as They Lead Civil Rights Marchers out of Camp to Resume Their March to Montgomery, Alabama." 1965. New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection, Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress. Obama family: ©Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images



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