"Yes we can" was what millions of people were shouting last night after the announcement of our new President Barack Obama!
Whether they were in their homes in front of the TV, outside on the streets, across the other side of the globe or in Chicago; everyone one of them had something in common and that something was a sense of hope.
It cannot go unsaid that this is a historical moment for many blacks not only in this country, but in the world. The amazing part is that Barack Obama, a black man, was a able to touch the hearts and souls of so many people. He has made it possible for all minorities: blacks, gays, Asians, Latinos and everyone under the umbrella to feel as if they have a place in this country and that they have an advocate and most importantly a leader who will fight for one common cause and that is a better America.
It's great that everyone wants to celebrate, but don't think that the work is done. Obama cannot do it all alone. The change we want to come will take time and there will be pitt falls along the way, so as much as people want to believe that America has come a long way let us not forget that a new journey has just begun.
As for those of you who are disappointed , I suggest you join the rest because we're all in this together. It's better to make the best of the situation and maybe you'll see that the feeling of hope isn't so bad after all.
No one knows what the next four years will bring, but as long as most or better yet, all Americans fight for equal opportunities there is no reason why we can't move forward; especially with a President who has proven to break so many barriers.
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Last night America lived history, and we will continue to do so as we embrace change and the policies of our newly elected President Barack Obama. The first African American was elected President of the United States and was supported by an estimated 250,000 Americans in President Obama's home town of Chicago.
President Obama's speech was magnificant to say the least. He spoke elequetly and with humility in his words. He got the American families' attention when he thanked his wife, Michelle, and the "love of his life" for his rock of support through the campaign. He also told his daughters that they would be able to bring a new puppy home with them to their new home at the White House.
Speaking about his love for his family made me respect and admire President Obama more than I have grown to in the past few months. The family man in him shows that he is not only President, but he is human and he will use his down-to-earth graciousness in his diplomacy as President of the United States.
Just a funny side note... I saw an interesting thing on Myspace today- http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=45932089 (you'll probably have to log in). It's definitely a satire of news coverage, but it basically discusses the fact that Obama fanatics now have nothing to look forward in their lives. Since they have been so obsessed with the campaign for nearly a year, they're not sure what to do with themselves now! Ha!! Obviously I'm ecstatic that Obama took the presidency because he deserved it.
Just a funny side note... I saw an interesting thing on Myspace today- http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=45932089 (you'll probably have to log in). It's definitely a satire of news coverage, but it basically discusses the fact that Obama fanatics now have nothing to look forward in their lives. Since they have been so obsessed with the campaign for nearly a year, they're not sure what to do with themselves now! Ha!! Obviously I'm ecstatic that Obama took the presidency because he deserved it.
Just a funny side note... I saw an interesting thing on Myspace today- http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=45932089 (you'll probably have to log in). It's definitely a satire of news coverage, but it basically discusses the fact that Obama fanatics now have nothing to look forward in their lives. Since they have been so obsessed with the campaign for nearly a year, they're not sure what to do with themselves now! Ha!! Obviously I'm ecstatic that Obama took the presidency because he deserved it.
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