‘Campaign Trail’ Archives
106-year-old Atlanta woman basks in Obama tribute (AP)
Obama introduced the world to a woman who “was born just a generation past slavery; a time when there were no cars on the road or planes in the sky; when someone like her couldn’t vote for two reasons — because she was a woman and because of the color of [Read More]
We Have a Black President Y’all!!
President-Elect Barack Obama’s Victory Speech!! Hello, Chicago. 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 [Read More]
Election Day Old School Playlist
Suggested music to inspire you while you wait in line….Might as well party while you cast your historic vote!! Marvin Gaye – Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) Stevie Wonder – Frontlines Sly & the Family Stone – Every Day People Donny [Read More]
Africans gear up to celebrate an Obama victory
KISUMU, Kenya – Africans organized all-night parties to watch the U.S. election results roll in, determined to celebrate a moment in history as Barack Obama tries to become the first black American president. “Tonight we are not going to sleep,” said [Read More]
Daring to Dream of a Black President
Some of America’s leading black voices, including Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, Spike Lee and Tiger Woods share what it means to them. read more | digg story [Read More]
Rep. Keith Ellison on the Ugly Attacks Obama Has Faced in the Election
The first Muslim in Congress, no stranger to the prejudice and fearmongering leveled at Obama, explains why these attacks ultimately fail. read more | digg story [Read More]
