The article from CNN.com discusses the effect the election of a black U.S. president has had on Africa, specifically Kenya. Kenya is the ancestral homeland of Obama. The article focuses on the importance of this election for blacks and youth across the world. This is obviously a huge stepping stone for black people across the world. It also shows how anything can happen in America, if you are determined and committed. It is amazing how far America has come. Less than 40 years ago we were in the Civil Rights movement. Segregation ruled our nation. Now, we have a black president. I don't know how to express the magnitude of this event. It is amazing.
Do you think this will change America? American politics? World politics? What are your feelings on this historic election?
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/11/05/kenya.reaction/index.html?iref=newssearch
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I was even more pleasantly surprised to see all the footage on CNN of other countries, not just Kenya, celebrating Obama. From Kenya to Japan to Australia to England, it seemed like not just the United States was celebrating, but the entire world was celebrating along with us. This just goes to show how important American politics and presidents are important to other countries of the world, not just the United States.
I completely agree how amazing it was to have so many world cities celebrating along with us. I think this will definitely change world politics because world citizens will be able to regain respect for our country and what we stand for. As it pertains to this class, I really look forward to Obama continuing/expanding U.S. aide in African globalization.
This year's election caught almost everyone's eyes. Whether Americans will admit it or not, this race was more than a battle between Republicans and Democrats. It was about the young and old; the experienced and unexperienced; the black and the white. Seeing Obama stand behind the mic at Grant Park on November 4th, 2008, was almost as heavenly as seeing Jesus himself walk on water. For another moment I was not only proud to be a black woman, but more importantly to be a strong supporter of change. Change brought conversations about politics into urban barbershops and beauty salons, where there was usually just gossip about the neighbors or debates over sports. Change brought children to the dinner table with the want to discuss voting and rights. Change wrapped lines of people, tinted by various shades of the rainbow, around schools and churches as they voiced their opinion in the ballet boxes. History books will now have to save space for this event because whether in support of the final verdict, this election will never be forgotten.
This election HAS changed America and it HAS changed world politics! For once I am so proud to be called an American! It truly is amazing.
For once America is a place for EQUAL opportunities.
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