Journey back to 100 miles

April 18, 2017 the pride in my Yoruba blood 22 miles meditative jog,“Most people write me off when they see me.They do not know my story.They say I am just an African.They judge me before they get to know me.What they do not know is,the pride I have in the blood that runs through my veins.The pride I have in my rich culture and the history of my people;The pride I have in my strong family ties and the deep connection to my community;The pride I have in the African music, African art, and African dance;The pride I have in my name and the meaning behind it.Just as my name has meaning, I too will live my life with meaning.So you think I am nothing?Don’t worry about what I am now,For what I will be, I am gradually becoming.I will raise my head high wherever I go,because of my African pride,And nobody will take that away from me.”
Idowu Koyenikan