Today, our nation will inaugurate it's first African-American President. It is very difficult to overstate the gravity of this feat.
I'm extremely proud of our country. Barack Obama's election articulates how far our country has come in only a few years. Just a generation ago, blacks could not vote in many states across our union. Only a few decades ago, blacks couldn't eat drink from the same fountains, eat in the same restaurants or sleep in the same hotels. Many blacks that personally experienced these difficult times never believed they'd witness such an event in their lifetime.
Today marks a radical change in the political landscape of today. Although it is evident that racism and bigotry still exist in this country, it is also clear that we've escaped the paralyzing grip that they once had on our country. Barack's election proves that our country's children can accomplish whatever their minds desire, if they have faith and are willing to work towards their vision. Even against the greatest odds, they can overcome whatever obstacles and achieve any goal their minds can perceive.
Today we should all gather our children, boys and girls, look them in the eye and let them know: Yes, you CAN become President of the United States.
