Tonight was a historic moment and a particularly sweet victory for African-Americans. Tonight Barack Obama was nominated as the presidential candidate by the Democratic Party. As a once popular commercial said, "We've come a long way baby!" It will be the 45th anniversary on August 28th of Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech as Obama makes his acceptance speech. I hope Dr. King is looking down and smiling.
So how does this feel to me as an African-American woman? On one level it seems totally unreal but on another level very logical. Obama has a gift and has been able to rally people regardless of color or creed. With a mixed-race background, life in and out of the U.S. and solid family values he truly can empathize with everyman and everywoman. I think he is intelligent, strategic, articulate, and truly committed to making this country better. He is inspiring, charismatic and makes you want to follow.
What I still want to see or hear now is the nuts and bolts plan of how his administration will achieve the vision. I don't know that I have really heard this solidly. I'm sure tomorrow night will be the beginning of Barack detailing his specific plan to create "Change you can believe in." For now let's bask in history and celebrate Barack Obama!
