Arthur Ayotte reflects on African cultural roots, his immigrant experience, and what it means to belong in America. He invokes Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and Proverbs 31:8, calling for voices to speak for the voiceless while honoring those lost.
What's your passion? The African world brought new intellectual ideas and dance moves unseen by the European eye. Father, please strengthen me and allow me to perform at my very best. That game was my second highest score game all season. Wow! Yeah! Welcome with open arms. So while you still have air to breathe, fall in love Love with the one that means you no harm, only love. And the next time you're lost— When I came to America, I dealt with a lot of issues of worth. Like, was I worthy of being in America? Was I worthy of being in this family? Why is it that this family loves me, and yet I'm still trying to find reasons for them to love me more? MLK spoke of a dream in which all people were seen as equal, standing hand in hand, ushering in a holy utopia. This dream is only as far as we let it be. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. Black women and men spoke of truth and of their faith. Sadly, many passed away in the process, but that should not keep our mouth glued. No, let us speak for the broken and the bruised. Proverbs 31:8 says, open your mouth for the mute and speak for the rights of the unfortunate. Amen.
