Today marked an important day in History.

I originally sent this at 8:47 a.m. today, but for some reason it didn't go.

First things first, if you like Pizza and live/work near the Warren area, join us this Thursday at Buddy's for OUR innaugaral event :-) Please check out the details and RSVP here.

There's more local news (see below for upcoming events), but let's look at what is going on today that will shape the rest of our world.

Are you excited about President Obama? Are you one of the ones that are clinging to their wallet? Are you just happy that we are Bush free?

Whatever your views on the topic, today is a historic day. The good Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 80 last week. The year President elect Obama became President elect Obama marked the 40 year anniversary of Dr. King's untimely death. For years I have wondered what our lives would be like had that not happened.

I know over a billion people around the world are excited about today. There is a lot of hope surrounding this Presidency. More so than I remember in recent terms. Is it because we all believe that together, Yes we can?I believe that. in fact, I started Motor City Connect on the belief that together we will accomplish far more.

I can assure Dr. King will be watching a ginormous smile on his face.Will you?

Join the discussion *

Upcoming events:

Wednesday, January 21, Learn MCC, a webinar 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Thursday, January 22, MCC Live Warren 11-1

Saturday, January 24, Learn MCC, a webinar 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Thursday, January 21, Learn MCC, a webinar 9:30-10:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 4 MCC Live comes to Downtown. You should too.

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For the record

* The views expressed in this post are Terry Bean's. You can have them, share them or argue them, but ultimately I hope we can agree to respect one another. I am encouraging conversation about the events of today, BUT I want us to consider that Politics IS a polarizing topic that will put people at odds. Remember, it's the views with which we are at odds, NOT THE PEOPLE. Be respectful. Always.

Be Connected-

Terry Bean