This posting is to document a moment in history. Although it is November 5, 2008 and not the actual day of the election, November 4, 2008, yesterday something amazing happened.
Barack Obama became the 44th President Elect of the United States of America.
He is the first Black man to be elected. That is quite an accomplishment considering this nation's history. But more importantly, he inspires Americans and the rest of the world that anything is possible.
Obama won. The Democrats won both the House and Senate. This signifies the American people's desire for change. In his speech last night he recognized that he may not be able to change the problems with this country in one year or even a term, but he has set the wheel going and more importantly, inspired a world.
This election mobilized Americans that didn't used to vote. Now, people across the nation know that their vote does count.
Obama's win was a triumph for many Americans. But I am more moved and inspired to see how his win was a triumph and joy for the rest of the world.
Positivity. That's it. I love it.
