HISTORY!

Obama wins!

First Black President of United States

HARAMBEE NEWS NETWORK

Barack Obama has made history.

On Nov. 4, 2008, the world watched as the junior Democratic Senator from Illinois was elected the 44th President of the United States of America.

“If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer,” said President-elect Obama.

Running on a platform of “Change,” Obama captured 365 electoral-college votes, besting Republican Presidential nominee Arizona Senator John McCain’s 162. Two hundred and seventy votes are needed to win.

After thanking his campaign staff, the “love of my life” his wife Michelle, he thanked his two daughters who “earned thatnew puppy that’s coming with us to the White House,” said Obama.

He also thanked his grandmother, who passed away Monday night.

“And while shes no longer with us, I know my grandmother is watching, along with the family that made me who I am. I miss them tonight, and know that my debt to them is beyond measure,” said Obama.

“Yes We Can,” said Obama.

For Obama’s complete speech, click here.

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

First Presidential Debate held in Mississippi

On Friday, September 26, the first U.S. presidential debate was held between Democratic Party nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-ILL) and Republican nominee John McCain (R-AZ). The debate was held at "Ole Miss," the University of Mississippi Oxford.

The 90-minute debate was moderated by the News Hour's Jim Lehrer. The debate focused on Foreign Policy and National Security.

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