January 26, 2021 at 12:48 pm Bread, freedom and social justice was the slogan chanted by Egyptians on the streets ten years ago yesterday. Yes, it has been ten years since the January Revolution. I remember that day, as if it were yesterday. There was a small crowd of young people who did not know each other but were united by concerns mixed with confidence in their victory. They shared moments of anticipation and silence before the explosion, comforting each other, reassuring each other when hesitation seemed to be the best option, and encouraging each other when they were frustrated. I was there, and was just 25 years old. With my heart beating faster than usual as the time for the protests drew nearer, I would calm down the louder that the chanting got, reassuring myself as the number of those around me grew. Slowly, fear became courage; confidence replaced anxiety; and we became certain that we could do it. The chants grew louder, and then we heard "Down with Hosni Mubarak" and "The people want to bring down the regime". Everyone in Tahrir Square understood then that we were facing some of the greatest days in Egypt's history.