aspire to

None of those delivered the more perfect, truly inclusive democracy that I think we all aspire to have.

Amid the bare branches, flickering candles and migrating birds lies an invitation to reflect not only on the children we once were but also on the adults we aspire to become — and to dwell, for a moment, in the seasonal and spiritual in-between.

"But it’s also my role to continue to push the narrative for black coaches and make sure others are out there and can use me as an example to aspire to."

Still, it helps when those practicing it aspire to something greater.

The nation’s leaders and actors on its top television shows all seemed to aspire to be from Europe or the United States.