She and a guest will travel to Washington DC to “Witness History,” the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, compliments of AAA Travel of Ithaca and Cortland, News Talk 870 WHCU and Progressive Talk 1470 WNYY.
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Here is Tanisha’s entry to the question “Why do you want to be a ‘Witness to History’?”:
Why be witness to history? Well this is no mystery!
I wish to experience the right … a man, neither black nor white, did fight
The HOPE of change he spread … “They may end him”, I thought with dread.
Intrigue me, he did.
Obama – who?
I hadn’t a clue…
Why be witness to history? Well this is no mystery!
I wish to live what some have only have dreamt … understand what leaders past have meant
The HOPE of change he spread … “The light has not yet gone dim”, though kindred spirits are long dead.
The light is not hid.
Obama – perchance?
He may have his dance…
Why be witness to history? Well this is no mystery!
I wish to see
The HOPE to be
For men have died
To unify
Perhaps a man
Not black nor white
Can be the change
Put fear to flight … be rid of night
Perhaps … freedom will ring
Perhaps … it may even sing
Why NOT be witness to HISTORY?
Why NOT be witness to LIFE?
Tanisha will be traveling to D.C. compliments of AAA Travel of Ithaca and Cortland.
Trip highlights include:
Transportation on a deluxe motorcoach
3 nights accommodations at the Country Inn & Suites Manassas, VA
6 meals: 3 continental breakfasts and 3 dinners
Sightseeing tours with admissions
For more information go to www.nyaaa.com/travel
The Morning Newswatch will be broadcasting live from Washington D.C. Tuesday January 20th. Follow the Morning Newswatch Team in Washington D.C. and see the Inauguration of President Barack Obama through Geoff's eyes with the GD in D.C. Blog.
