Comments on: Change Is Here!

By: Fran Henderson

Fran Henderson — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:10:02 +0000

This is an emotional and historical day for every ethnic American in this country. I am a Hispanic woman with a Black Husband. Our chilren are mixed and this is so exciting I can show my children that our President is BiRacial that they can be anything they want to be if they work hard and stay out of the streeets and into the books. It’s a new day and a new way. Now we as parents have to step up to the plate and take responsibility for where our kids are and what they’re doing and watching on Television. It’s a job raising children. It’s not easy. America is not easy but if you love it and love your babies then you have to work for it. Thank God every day and pray to give Mr Obama the strength to do this job and help us to help our selves and our children.

By: Jamil

Jamil — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:03:55 +0000

Damn….Martain,Malcolm & them gotta be smilin right now

By: Deborah - Louisville, Kentucky

Deborah - Louisville, Kentucky — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:33:43 +0000

TO GOD BE THE GLORY!! Barack was saddened by the passing of his Grandmother Monday night (weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning); but JOY came Tuesday. HOW GREAT THOU ART!! Barack, continue to do what you do; you are a strong, intelligent, dignified, brilliant man. I believe you chose a humble and dedicated man when you chose Joe Biden. He appears that before the election he was willing to stand by you and I say CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BARACK, MICHELLE, BOTH DAUGHTERS, TO YOU JOE BIDEN, and YOUR WIFE. May God continue to bless you all.

By: clearondat

clearondat — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:36:07 +0000

I still think about it a week later and just smile!! I’m just very proud its a dream come true.

By: eddie ford

eddie ford — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:39:33 +0000

Mr. President, I just want to say how awesome your victory is for this country. I believe in you and I will do whatever part that an ordinary citizen like myself can do to assist. Many, many congratulations to you and your new VP Mr. Biden. and to my beautiful first lady and first daughters, you were wonderful….Now when we tell our children that if they work hard and stay focused they can achieve anything..It is TRUTH!!!! LONG LIVE PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!

By: Janan

Janan — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:52:21 +0000

i am 16 years old. i am not old enough to vote. but i got my voice heard. i got as many people i could to vote. i am so happy obama won. i was counting on it. i have a 4 1/2 month old baby boy and some day he will be reading about this historic event in his history text book and i can tell him i was here to see it happen.

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By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:49:49 +0000

Ever since I could remember, I was enthralled by law and justice. One would have sworn that I was a Civil Rights’ child; but I wasn’t. What connected me so deeply to that era? I recall fighting every single day in a private school because once again, I was the “n****”. I never would retaliate with my words; rather, I decided my fists were more effective. As a young girl, my father (God rest his soul) sat me down with some rented library books. I read about nonviolent resistance. I delved more and more into historical research that connected me to Martin Luther King Jr. and also connected Martin Luther King Jr. to Mahatma Ghandi. This nonviolent resistance proved effective from generation to generation. If it worked for them, I decided that I would let it work for me. I replaced anger and bitterness with compassion and forgiveness. I became more appreciative of the powerful legacies that preceded me; and as I read life changing words in various forms of media, I was automatically transported back to the Civil Rights Era. My emotions transcended my mind, my heart, and it took root deep down in my soul. As I watched the election results, those emotions welled up again. I was actually watching Martin Luther King Jr’s words become a reality: Obama and Biden embracing and raising each other up, Obama’s children and Biden’s youth interacting, and Michelle Obama and Biden’s wife embracing and interacting. The words that I once read and heard via media, echoed in my ears. The dream of racial ties being overcome and unity happening amongst the races was no longer a dream; it was a reality. I knew that the road ahead would be long and arduous, but if people before had the tenacity and the endurance to survive much worse times, I figured that I too could be a part of that same spirit that never will die. The tears that streamed down my face as I watched history being made intertwined with the emotions that had taken roots a couple of decades ago. As goosebumps spread from my arms to my heart, I realized just what this meant for every group of adversity, particularly minority men. Now, I pray that God will surround Obama with angels of wisdom, justice, strength, faith and love. I pray that God will surround him with a hedge of protection; and I speak His word, “No weapon formed against [Obama] will prosper…” . Fear will be defeated in Jesus’ name! Amen.

By: Re Re

Re Re — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:31:10 +0000

Woo-hoo! I am so blessed to have been here to see an historic event!!!

By: Kemi

Kemi — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:30:35 +0000

i am so Thankful for the New Elect “president Barack Obama” words cannot express how happy i am . we have prayed for Change and GOd has given it to Us. Congratulations Mr President!!!. Now we Americans Need to Step Up and help our community. Barack cannot do it on his own , he needs our Assistance so lets Make change happen. YES WE DID !!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:30:15 +0000

I’m so excited that our country can move past the bogotry from so many years, and get on the right path towards prosperity & peace with President Obama, and shout-out to the V.P. Biden.