2008 Woodie Awards
Obama victory not just black or white
Terrance Adams
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: Opinions
Let me start by applauding President-elect Barack Obama and the entire United States on the landslide electoral victory in the election. Obama won the election by over 200 electoral votes. Winning key states like Florida, Ohio and Iowa was momentous in his triumph. Obama also gained popular votes with minorities, women, first-time voters and almost every other demographic there is-excluding whites, men, and evangelical Christians.
I am so proud of the American people because we have finally reached a point in our history where we can see a black man be elected president of the United States of America. This is a huge statement to the entire world. This is a statement that rekindles the fire that fuels the expectations of neighboring countries and American citizens alike.
This is an impressive achievement for America but not the savior of African America. Many seem to assume that this election does a lot for the black community, but it means nothing at all if the black race doesn't change as a whole. Don't misinterpret these words, because with the majority of the media characterizing blacks as drug dealers, gangsters, rappers or athletes-in addition to much of this actually surrounding many black communities-it is so refreshing to see a black man holding the highest achievable office available in the U.S.A. He has become a role model for black children all over the world.
Being an admirer of black history and my entire race, I have so much admiration for Obama. It takes a strong man to stand up as the minority of a country with the desire to create change that will hopefully, and prayerfully, fix the perils and detriments of this nation.
We have had many times of turbulence, trials and tribulations that have faced the different races among this nation, but especially the black race. I think that the outcome of the election should bring out a sense of triumph to all American people. But there is no doubt that this election has been one to bring out the best and the worst in citizens all over the nation.
I am so proud of the American people because we have finally reached a point in our history where we can see a black man be elected president of the United States of America. This is a huge statement to the entire world. This is a statement that rekindles the fire that fuels the expectations of neighboring countries and American citizens alike.
This is an impressive achievement for America but not the savior of African America. Many seem to assume that this election does a lot for the black community, but it means nothing at all if the black race doesn't change as a whole. Don't misinterpret these words, because with the majority of the media characterizing blacks as drug dealers, gangsters, rappers or athletes-in addition to much of this actually surrounding many black communities-it is so refreshing to see a black man holding the highest achievable office available in the U.S.A. He has become a role model for black children all over the world.
Being an admirer of black history and my entire race, I have so much admiration for Obama. It takes a strong man to stand up as the minority of a country with the desire to create change that will hopefully, and prayerfully, fix the perils and detriments of this nation.
We have had many times of turbulence, trials and tribulations that have faced the different races among this nation, but especially the black race. I think that the outcome of the election should bring out a sense of triumph to all American people. But there is no doubt that this election has been one to bring out the best and the worst in citizens all over the nation.
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