I have been approximately on a five month hiatus, but I decided that my comeback should primarily be focused on what has now gone down as history. Not a day has gone by since late last year, without me hearing the name Barack Obama. He has exceeded many expectations and has conquered the democratic presidential nomination.
Who knew that in 2007 history was in the making? Obama, who is the senator of Illinois, decided to join the presidential election in February 2007. In just three months after his grand announcement, May 2007, he was placed under the Secret Service Protection- the earliest of any other U.S. presidential candidate. Throughout this long journey to the great election, I have heard so many people speak of him in jeopardy of being assassinated. I deeply hope that Sen. Obama and his family, will never have to face any tragic event as such.
Barack Obama has won the primary vote in multiple states: Iowa, Nevada, South Carolina, Montana, and many other states. On Super Tuesday, February, 5th, 2008, I had the opportunity to partake in the election. For the very first time I voted. I stood proud behind the closed curtain while casting my vote for Obama. The thought crossed my mind that years ago blacks did not have the privilege of voting and neither did women. But then an even greater thought surfaced: never has a black man been in the presidential election (nor a woman). I was so elated to feel that as a black female i was also involving myself in history.
Months later, Obama has righteously won the Democratic Presidential Election. He had a few setbacks, such as his former Pastor and racial tension, but he has overcame it all. On June, 3rd, 2008 he gave a speech in St. Paul, Minnesota paying tribute to his rival Clinton. Earlier that day Clinton announced her interest in joining Obama's team as a potential vice president.
Ladies and Gentlemen, years from now we will look back at this moment in awe. Although racism is alive in well in America, it seems as though there is a great hope in change and a revolution. Every vote counts, so step up to the plate and cast your vote. On November 4th, 2008 make sure you make it your duty to get out there and vote. I know I will. Let's give America what is desperately needs...and that's Barack Obama as president.
