"Back on the map"
In the twilight of the most significant & monumental African American accomplishment in the history of the United States, I can't help but feel elated. Brotha Barack Obama has achieved the unthinkable. He has torn down the very walls that racial hatred and injust pseudo-tyrannical rulers of the past have constructed. He has transcended all of our hopes, dreams, and aspirations. He has captivated the minds, hearts, and will of a vast array of people (both foreign and native). Mr. Obama dared to fight the forbidden battle and I'll be damned if he didn't come out the VICTOR. Although bigger fish lay yet to be fried for our friend, our champion, our brother... let's all join in celebration for such a courageous, integrity filled, non "player hater", stick to the facts, CHANGE inspired presidential campaign.
I told my son back when Obama and Clinton were elected as democratic nominees that White America would NEVER place a brotha behind the helm. I have to admit, I was still a little leery even after Barack disposed of Hillary. I can honestly say that I've never been happier to have to "eat crow" than I am at this very moment. Not that I'm a pessimist but incidences such as a blotched Hurricane Katrina rescue effort and the mishandled Jena 6 court proceedings have conditioned me to operate under the mindset that White citizens of the U.S. would never support a Negro candidate. I fully expected my white counterparts to repeat the historic trend of publicly supporting the brotha but then catching "convenient amnesia" when they showed up to the voting polls. Well I'm happy to say that this year's election has altered my former logic because CLEARLY, Caucasian America showed overwhelming support of brotha Barack in the booth, last night.
I never imagined that Barack could outright win in states like Iowa and Ohio. In my opinion, the Good Ole Boys of America didn't care enough about "US" as a people to elect one of our kinfolk to the most prestigious position in the American political sector. The outcome of the election has revealed the first glimmer of HOPE for our nation, in quite some time. Lawd knows I could personally use a perspective overhaul. Over the past four years, I lost my sense of patriotism. The playing of the national anthem at professional athletic events no longer inspired me (except during the 2008 Olympics). The two aforementioned heinous instances in Louisiana helped to promote inner feelings of disconnect. I had begun to feel more like I was a citizen of the "Un-United" States of America.
Last night's surprising chain of events has re-ignited an internal fire deep within me. I am proud to say that America has FINALLY risen to the occasion. As a member of a minority race, I recognize that there is no way African Americans alone could have single-handedly propelled Senator Obama into the Presidential seat. This miraculous feat was brought to fruition as a result of a supporting cast comprised of black, white, Hispanic, and Asian voters alike. For the first time in very long time, "Our country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty".
On today, the American citizens in general have a great deal to celebrate. African American folk have much to rejoice over; although none more than my line brothers Keith, Damon, Eric, Harvey, and Samuel. You see, last night truly marked a momentous occasion for these five brothas. Not simply because WE now have a black President but rather and instead because for the first time in over a decade, Barack Obama has officially made it COOL to be a light-skinned brotha. I know I wasn't supposed to say this today but uh rah... BOO YAAAAH!!! What? Barack has a sense of humor, too. lighten up...
Corey R.
5 comments:
C-Luv
Well,you had me in tears. I guess its not that hard to make me cry I am just a big ole baby! But this time I have tears of joy and not sadness! I started crying Monday morning in the car when Obama was on the Steve Harvey show. I felt he could win, I had faith and believe that if every one played fair that he would win. But one thing life taught me is that "Life not fair"! Part of me still waiting to hear the breaking news that they have made a mistake and McCain is the winner. Wow! I can tell my son that one day he can be president and really mean it cause I have proof that he can! Lets not leave out the young girls who also have hope of becoming president, because one day they may have a chance as well. I will use the 2008 elections for years to come to show my child,cousins, and future children what determine, faith, hope, and a strong will can get you.....THE WHITE HOUSE!
I AM Proud to be an American!
CAR..ya simply need to start on that novel!!!
LIGHT SKINDED BAMMAS AINT NEVER COMING BACK!!!! I DONT CARE IF CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS CAME BACK FROM THE DEAD AS JESUS!!!!
ALL HAIL OBAMA!!!!!!!
Si se puede!
*Re-adjusting my eyes*
you know you're killing me with that red print homie. i feel like i just finished looking at one of those 90s prints that you could get at spencers.
*blink*
GOBAMA
It appears that every 20 years on the 8's something significantly happens related the US and presidential politics. I predict the first black woman may be elected president in 2048. I'll only list a few of them as they relate to this century.
In 1928, Hoover won the election and was president during the stock market collapse and never recovered. In 1948, my main man Truman won an amazing election after being the first president to openly support civil rights. That single handedly split the then-Democratic party and birth the Dixiecrats and etc... In 1968, although it's widely believed that Johnson would've won re-election, Nixon won and had to live through the deaths of King and Kennedy and had to deal with the Vietnam War. In 1988, Bush got elected and I remember the Kuwaiti invasion.
I hope now in this "8" that Obama will withstand what history has shown us happens for time presidents. Only Truman was president at an 8 in this example. I hope this "8" will be a miracle.
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