06 Nov 2008
What might an Obama Presidency mean to the next generation? The children at Ron Clark Academy show us just how much of an inspiration Obama is. They originally did a song for the election called “You Can Vote For Whoever You Like”. Now they respond to their new President.
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04 Nov 2008
Tuesday night, American’s witnessed something that they thought they might never see in their lifetime. A non-White male President elected in the United States of America.
The long campaign season is over. The votes are in. On this night, Barack Obama is the victor–and so is America. Another barrier has been shattered and the door is open for all those who would dream.
Obama seems the least likely to burst through. His mother was an American and his father a Kenyan. He only saw his father once beyond the age of 3. Whatever odds he grew up with he has overcome and has become a national inspiration.
I wonder what Martin Luther King Jr. would be thinking if he were alive today and was able to witness this moment?
This line from the “I Have a Dream” Speech says it all:
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
I think that day is here. Congratulations America! Congratulations President Obama!
The Democractic Party took center stage in American history this week. They held their convention in Denver, Colorado in what was whispered to be an event riddled with tension between the Clinton and Obama camps.
In the end, it was all rumor. Speeches were given, songs were sung, flags were waved. In an act of grace, Hillary Clinton walked down the convention floor to the front of the New York delegation. She put an end to the roll call that tallied up delegates and acclaimed Barack Obama the Democratic Party nominee. It was a beautiful, if staged, moment. Clinton proved herself to be of immense character and she will forever be a part of history as the first serious female candidate for President.
But this day was not to be Hillary Clinton’s for more history was at hand. Barack Obama became the very first non-white non-male candidate for President of a major political party. To think that Iowa a state that is about 95% white started the ball rolling when he won the state. What an amazing race it’s been and the nomination is rightfully deserved.
Obama has proven that if you have excellent ideas, intelligence, and state your case to the American people, color doesn’t matter. Time will tell if America is ready for Obama. We at least know the Democratic voters are! That it all happened on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” Speech made it even more special. Martin Luther King Jr. must be looking down and feeling mighty proud right now.
