BEYONCE AT THE INAUGURATION??

There is a petition going around to stop Beyonce from singing at President Barack Obama’s Inauguration. When I initially saw this in my email I thought it was a joke, but then I saw how they had raised over 500 signatures in support to the cause. Lets look at the reasoning behind the petition. What kind of person do we really want on stage representing this momentous event? I personally don’t think anyone who portrays a slutty image should be singing on stage representing the first black president of the United States. This is a huge deal people! This does not happen everyday! Someone who signed the petition raised a good point about President Obama’s young daughters witnessing this event as well. What kind of image do we really want to send out? 

I personally feel Jennifer Hudson is an excellent choice, and there were rumors that President Obama personally asked Jennifer to perform. She sends a positive image out to females, and society. Jennifer is not only a beautiful woman, but she also has high morals as well. I heard she turned down several movie deals because she didn’t want to be nude, and send the wrong message to her fans. Now that’s the kind of woman who needs to be singing at this event! I don’t know how everyone feels about this, and I know some people will look at this petition as HATERATION, but let’s think about this on a deeper level.

Is Beyonce really the best choice? Does she send a positive message to young people? She is married to Jay Z. Does he send a positive message? Is Beyonce an attractive talented performer? Yes by all means she is, but is she being a positive role model by dancing around half naked in skimpy outfits? No, and that is the real issue here!

Below is a statement from an Anonymous person who signed the petition. I feel she makes some excellent points.

"10:24 pm PST, Nov 26, C Cg, California
I do not think based on Beyonce's stripper routine dances it would be appropriate for her to perform at the inauguration. It sends the wrong message of what Obama is about. Her style of dancing and choice of wardrobe does not send the right message for young women. There is a difference between being sexy (Janet Jackson)and gyrating around without the proper underwear on while performing (Beyonce). There are too many other female performers out there who did not take the easy way out to advance their career and represent a more positive image for women, Alicia Keys, Corraine Bailey, Leona Lewis, Jennifer Hudson, India Arie, Nancy Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, Patti Labelle... Sorry but you can not have it both ways dance like a $5 stripper on Saturday and sing at the Presidential inauguration on Tuesday. I think he should have female performers that represent the aspirations Obama has for his two daughters."


Say No to Beyonce Petition

HISTORY IN THE MAKING!

“I’M ASKING YOU TO BELIEVE. Not just in my ability to bring about change in Washington…I’m asking you to believe in yours.” President Barack Obama

He believed in us and we believed in him. On November 4, 2008 thousands of people went out and voted for change. We stood together at the polls in support for a better future for our children and our children’s children, and now a change has finally come! I am experiencing so many mixed emotions right now. History has been made, and I'm still in shock about it all! I am happy, but at the same time I’m worried. There is still so much hate and bitterness going on in the world, and I pray for President Barack Obama and his family. This man has put his life on the line to stand for what is right, and he needs a tremendous amount of support behind him to carry out his vision. Yes, "Change can happen," but in order for change to occur everyone needs to put forth the effort. We all need to come together and continue to fight for justice and equality in this country. I feel blessed to have seen this day, and I’m honored to have had a part in it.

The next step is to move forward and make Martin Luther King's Dream a reality. I know he would be proud right now, but will everyone continue to fight for freedom and change? This is not a one day victory. This should only be the beginning of great accomplishments. Barack Obama cannot carry the weight of the world alone. He is a very dedicated individual, but let’s understand things don’t happen over night. Change takes time! Instead of complaining about the issues in the world why not step up and do your part to help? What will you do to bring about change in this country? Before you criticize someone first look at yourself. What have you done to bring about a positive change in the world? Have you ever risked your life, and the life of your family to stand up for what is right? If you haven’t done any of the above you need to sit down and reevaluate your shallow logic. Let’s support the dream not only by voicing our opinions, but by cultivating it in our actions.

"We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back." MLK