{"id":28696,"date":"2014-09-10T10:08:39","date_gmt":"2014-09-10T14:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=28696"},"modified":"2014-09-10T10:08:39","modified_gmt":"2014-09-10T14:08:39","slug":"quote-wearehere-alicia-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/harlemcondolife.com\/?p=28696","title":{"rendered":"QUOTE: #WeAreHere – Alicia Keys"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"alicia<\/a><\/p>\n

Has Alicia Keys read your mind and your wish list too?<\/p>\n

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“The day I wrote this song, I was sitting in a circle of people of all ages and we were asked, \u201cWhy are you here.\u201d Why am I here?? This really hit me on a deep level. I realized no one had ever asked me that question before.<\/p>\n

As I prepare to give birth to a new child, I can’t help and think about the world I’m bringing my baby into. No matter where we come from, when we see the state of the world today, we can all feel the growing frustration and desire to make a difference. And we all have a voice – we just need to know how to make it heard.<\/p>\n

I have a vision that I believe is more than a dream, that I know can be our reality.<\/p>\n

I believe<\/strong> in an empowered world community built on the true meaning of equality \u2013 where we are all considered one people, regardless of race, religion, gender, zip code, belief system or sexual orientation.<\/p>\n

I believe<\/strong> all of our voices should be heard, so that our representation reflects our population. We need our leadership to reflect an equal balance of the gifts that both men and women have to offer.<\/p>\n

I believe<\/strong> in a world where every child born receives a quality education \u2013 where their unique gifts are nurtured so that they may be a beneficial presence in this world.<\/p>\n

I believe<\/strong> in mutual respect and cooperation among all peoples and all nations. It is time to end all forms of racial injustice for our black brothers and sisters and all people of color.<\/p>\n

I believe<\/strong> in an end to the prison industrial complex in America and a renewed justice system that is based on fairness and truth.<\/p>\n

I believe<\/strong> in universal global health care based on Integrative Medicine, so that our bodies are acknowledged and treated as one system, and we can help control the spread of diseases like AIDS, Malaria, TB and Ebola.<\/p>\n

I believe<\/strong> we have an ability to end poverty, oppression, and hopelessness that often breeds despair, terror, and violence.<\/p>\n

I believe<\/strong> in common sense gun laws that serve to protect children and families and society from unnecessary violence.<\/p>\n

I believe<\/strong> in Peace & Love & Unity.<\/p>\n

I believe<\/strong> that this vision can be a reality.<\/p>\n

And, it\u2019s not about me. It\u2019s about WE.<\/p>\n

Together we can give birth to a kinder and more peaceful world for ALL children.<\/p>\n

Our souls were brought together so that we can love each other sister, brother.<\/p>\n

We Are Here. We are here for all of us. That’s why #WeAreHere<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sent with Light,<\/p>\n

–Alicia Keys<\/p>\n