Tales from he who came before: Byron Pitts

Back on October twenty-fifth at a TABJ banquet Byron Pitts spoke encourement and hope into the hearts of others in the media field, and into this great country we call America. His speeh derived off of comments made about the future success to come if Obama was to become president elect. People were saying, "With Obama in office everything will get better", and "Blacks are finally on top, because the president is black". Pitts disagreed totally with all the comments and rumors stirring because of the potential of a black president. He leaned towards each individual American taking a stand and creating a better life for themselves and therefore up lifting the American society. He pointed out that the future is up to America and not solely on the shoulders of the hopeful president Barack Obama.
As a black journalist Byron Pitts spoke highly of "our" potential in the media industry. Obviously there will be people and obstacles that will try to interfere with your goals, but he insisted that we continue to strive for what is important to us. His speech had a similar vibe as a sermon, and his words rang inspiration into all who were present. Appropriate for the occasion, Pitts spoke about the need for African Americans to be more than average but actually twice as good as the rest. Its evident that black faces aren't seen as often as white faces, and for that fact we work harder and become better. No one can take your knowledge from you, and what you know is what holds the key to where you go. Byron repeatedly mentioned that God fought his battles and he planned his work, and worked his plan. He also suggested that as African Americans we remember that every one that is our color is not always our kind.
As an aspiring media representative his words not only held truth but inspired me to continue to chase my dreams. He suggested that we B.E.G., begin, endure, and gain. I want nothing less than to succeed and Byron's words spoke truth into my mission. And thats The Real Truth*