I spoke to the publisher of the newspaper today. All I have to say is she’s one tough lady. You know, she has to be to be able to run an operation as important as the largest black community newspaper in the South. The burden of representing the black community of Miami rests on her shoulders.

There is a whole community of people who need to have a voice and she is the vessel for the screaming masses.

She was very demanding during our phone interview. She was very much in my face and candid about what she wanted and my lack of experience in those areas. I just reminded her that I work hard and that I am passionate about the black community and about communications.

She said she wants someone to be her aid, to do what she does, go where she goes. She needs someone she can lean on to get things moving and release her from some of the mundane tasks so that she can tackle the big issues.

“I want you to work with me,” she said in a demanding tone. “Whatever I’m doing you’ll be doing. Whatever my hands are in your hands will be in.”

I think she’s looking for a protege.

Can I be that person who stands next to a woman who is such a vital part of the community and hold it down? Can I actually handle the responsibility of being in such close proximity to the woman who has a grasp on the heart of the black community?

Yeah. I think I got it.

I think I got it. I know I got it.

People, when this lady calls me tomorrow and finalizes the deal, it’s time for me to stand up and walk in my calling. I am a leader. I am an innovator and nothing can stop the motion of my stride. Long, strong and powerful.

Cuz God made me this way.

And you have power too.