Some think that it was just the chosen few who were called upon who helped. But the truth is, we all have a special talent growing beneath our belt. You see, our Creator is omniscient and omnipotent, and He created all of us. But He is also the Creator who made Rosa, who refused to give up her seat on the bus. He is one and the same who made Martin, who could turn the other cheek. He also made Malcolm, who stood strong when others crumbled and fell weak. He showed off just a little when he made a kid from North Carolina fly So that little boys everywhere could say "I wanna be like Mike". He made Samuel and put it in his heart and mind to found a "normal school" in Hampton. He even made Fantasia, so she could give "baby mamas" an anthem. He made a phenomenal woman named Maya and taught her why the caged bird sings. He made the Egyptians brilliant and gave glory to African Queens and Kings. He made Langston who reminded us that our ancestors struggles matter. He made their journey hard and solid like wood, because crystal sure does shatter. He made a six foot three man float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. But the point I want you to remember, is that He also chose to make you and me. Now I'm sure I don't have to tell you that the list goes on and on. Of our sung and unsung heroes, most of which are now gone. But in two thousand and eight, I'm proud to say, He made victory yours and mine As He worked miracles within a troubled nation and gave one man the power to shine He gave Obama the voice that encouraged us all to speak up against the ills of this nation And reminded the desolate that HOPE was their armor for the problems they've been facin' He reminded us all that He did not make us strong to be beaten down as if we were weak But instead He designed us in His image for the earth will be inherited by the meek We stood in lines, we cast our votes, we made sure our voices were heard We donated our dollars and defended our rights with the promise of one word: CHANGE is a coming, but it will take more than just one man Let's not forget that we all have a role to play in this divine plan So today, I encourage you, to be ALL that He instilled Harness your potential and be faithful to His will.