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As a child, I was told that I could do and be anything that I wanted to be. When you get in the real world, you find out that some goals might not be as obtainable as they seem. People discriminate for any reason: race, size, gender, social status and more. On November 4, 2008, the first African American man became the president-elect. This gave America hope. It gave hope to African Americans, women and people all over the world. It demonstrated that what was told to me as a child might be true. Barack Obama’s campaign was about change and how it can happen. It seems America has changed enough to allow an African American to be president. He has in some ways already changed America, even before his first day on the job. People got out there voting, whether or not it was for him. The important thing is that people had their voices heard. This year’s election changed the way I perceived voting. It was less about voting for a political party but more about my own beliefs. By being elected as president, Obama has shown that if you put your mind to something you can obtain it. But to some extent, politicians lie. They all have good intentions, but the way they go about realizing the intentions is what counts. Obama will be inaugurated on January 20, the same day that our 35th president, John F. Kennedy, was sworn in. The late President Kennedy was also a man of change; he went along with the civil rights movement. As an African American, I am happy that I have such a positive figure representing my race -- someone whom, years from now, I can tell my children was a man who worked hard and achieved a goal. It now seems that the sky is the limit on what can happen. I would definitely like to see a woman become president. Having this change is very powerful to minorities. I hope things in America continue to change for the better. Give us your feedback. We value your opinions. Write us at hilltop@mhc.edu. Be sure to include your full name and the story you reference. See our letters policy. |
 
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