It was when the Associated Press announced 283 that pandemonium erupted everywhere. People took to the streets of all races in all nations in celebration of Barack Obama, a black man, becoming the President Elect of the United States. THE PRESIDENT YA'LL!!!! I was literally left speechless. Here I am 28 years old and I am apart of history. My vote, my simple little vote along with the rest of my generation has helped to change the corridors of America forever. Big up to my generation, this election goes to show you that if we want something or agree with something WE WILL STAND UP AND UNITE FOR IT!!!
Last night was such a memorable event on so many levels. It told us that if you believe that you can do something, you can do it. It showed us that maybe; just maybe, America has grown up a bit and is willing to look beyond color and judge according to the content of their character. We did it Dr. Martin Luther King...WE DID IT!!!
On a personal note, it showed Black America that we do have a voice and it has been heard. It showed us that prayer does change things. It shows that despite what the media portray of us "black love" is on and popping. It gave America a glimpse into how love shapes who we are and what we are. I hope that Obama and Michelle's example inspire us...black people to want to continue to love and support each other. To show others that we, black women, want to love and celebrate our black men. And our black men to want to continue to love and celebrate us black women.
Our kids now finally get a chance to see a family that looks like them, that's struggled like them and over came like they will, in the White House. Grant it, this may not be just about black people but "we" as a people take pride and selfish piece of accomplishment from this powerful and monumental occasion. Man, I'm still in awe! This is definitely one of the most unforgettable moments to date. We got a lot of work to do but I stand behind and support my new President Barack Obama.
SAY IT LOUD, I'M BLACK AND I'M PROUD!
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