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One Year Ago, History Was Made
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11/3/2009 10:20:00 AM
A year ago people were making sure that their vote counted. It was excitement and fervor as a change was anticipated. Though the memory is in my mind as if it just happened yesterday, it has been a whole year since the White House got some color in its' leadership. November 4, 2008 President Barack Obama made history as the first African American president.
Beyond the color of his skin, this presidency has displayed many significant factors - especially for black families. This president has challenged our brothers to be better fathers. His wife is a true partner, not the stereotype of black family drama that some buy into as solid truth. (Sidebar: ALL families have their own issues regardless of race, right?) We see a man whose white single mother was dedicated to his success. Yet, he was able to embrace both sides of his life and face the opposition.
Though we like him -and Michelle- as a family and people who can relate to the everyday Joe - even the" plumbing Joe" - how has this first year been? As we remember back to when Barack Obama was voted the 44th president of the United States, Essence magazine takes a look at his performance in office thus far. Breaking out the key issues that systematically affect the Black community. Click here and take the survey for yourself. I did!
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Julee Jonez
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