Here are two videos that help illustrate the…possibilities new media brings to the world we live in, and why I’m so glad to be alive now:

First, here’s a heartfelt, direct interview with a person who supports Rev. Wright (long-time head of Sen. Obama’s church, and subject of a media-created ‘outrage’ because of his directly confronting American hypocrisy on race, on gender, on sexual orientation) and Trinity Church’s work in uplifting the local community in Chicago and welcoming people of all colors and all faiths into the Trinity family. One proviso: I am more agnostic than anything else, despite being raised in the church. But, I still resonate to the music and the sound of that particular expression of spirit:

Now, on a more humorous note, here’s a set by comedian Erin Jackson. Baratunde introduced her on his blog, and, as usual, I have to thank him, because she’s really good: