Is America ready for a Black President?

Harambee Readers sound off:

Is America ready to have a Black President? Will America elect Barack Obama?

"Though it seems heaven sent, we ain't ready to have a Black President"
-Tupac '2PAC' Shakur, 1996

"Yes, America is ready for an African America President. It is now time for real CHANGE."
-Marlene Christine Hurd. President, Black Caucus of CalSACC

"If America's ready for gay marriage it's ready for a black president."
Jemuel Johnson, Black Student Union, American River College

"It's an idea whose time has come."
-Dr. Mujahidun Sumchai, former Black Student Union Advisor, Laney College

America is ready for Barack Obama to be President and I am so proud that he has chosen to identify himself to be Black. [Click here to read full submission]
--James Menifee, CIS Instructional Assistant, Laney College

ABSOLUTELY -- else they'd better GET READY! YES, Obama will most definitely be elected. Any other result, trust me, is fraud or stolen!!!
I waited in line 4 hours yesterday to vote!!!
--Cheryl Jamison, Student Trustee, Mt. San Antonio College