I am finally giving my take on the historic election. I can not adequately put into words how I felt watching CNN when they called the election for Sen. Barack Obama. There was a primal cry that erupted inside me that I have never experienced before. It was as if something broke loose and was set free. With some reflection I believe I know what it was. I think as African-Americans we have had deeply ingrained limitations. Even as we have told our children over the last decades that they can be whatever they choose to be, deep down inside ourselves we didn't completely believe it, especially concerning the highest office in our nation. I feel more hopeful and positive about the future than ever before. I know we must be patient and change will not come easily or quickly. It will take sacrifices and hard work on our part, but I think that is part of Obama's success in the fact that he makes us accountable. His campaign was effective because he made us feel like constituents, not just voters.
I also want to offer congratulations to Jehan Gordon for winning the State Representative seat for the 92nd district. She overcame many obstacles to win by a large margin. What an election!!
Let us make prayer for President Elect Obama and all our leaders a daily practice. Pray for his safety and the guidance he needs to effectively lead this country in the most trying times we have ever faced. God bless America!!
J
