Selma, Lord, Selma

Last night in my hometown of Selma, AL another African American won the race for mayor of the historic city! In a town that played a big role in the Civil Rights movement, we are finally making progress. But I heard that even during this race there was conflict in what is a predominantly African American town, so let's hope there will be progress. Prior to this mayoral race, an African American held office for two terms. Mayor Perkins defeated Joe Smitherman who held the position for 10, yes ten, terms. He was elected in 1965 just a few months shy of the 1965 voting rights marches. So congrats are in order for Mr. George Evans who will take office in November. If you'd like to check it out, the article can be found here.
This morning I woke up proclaiming today "Me" day! Of course with it being an off day it was also errand day. But it was also payday :) I started the day off at Target because they have a great deal with the 4G iPod nano. You get a $15 iTunes gift card with it for the same price of the player alone.Only downfall is it only comes in silver but I wasn't trippin on the color. Ever since I left my Nano in Florida I've wanted to get another.You already know when I called the hotel housekeeping had no recollection of it's whereabouts...uuummmhhhmmm. I bought a Shuffle a while back to hold me over and it was good for workouts but I told a colleague she could have it. I'm so wonderful! ;D I also found it ironic because I read David Oliver's blog today and he talked about how he had received one at his clinic today...iPod day all around the world!