Progress

Progress has been a very prevalent word in this years presidential election. I think that it is great progress that we have elected the first non-white male president of the United States. I think that now other races will feel comfortable that they are represented, and also I think it will be refreshing to the world around us to get Bush out of office. It is amazing to think that only half a century ago, blacks were fighting for equality, and now we have an African American at the highest office in our government. That is progress. I think an important event to mark is Obama's acceptance speech. As we look at pictures we see Unity, Pride, and Joy, because what happened this year was not only progress, but I'd argue one of the greatest moments in our country's struggle with racism. It seems now that everyone can forget the past, for we have made it to the next level. "We did it" many said after the Obama victory, we as an american people accomplished something great. Looking into the future I see nothing but progress, an optimism for the future. For although I know racism is still out there, we as a nation have made a statement through electing Barack Obama, that we are Americans regardless of our skin color, gender, or religion. And that although we are all different, we have an uncanny ability to unify, and I believe that this election has proved that ideal of American life.






(Here we see pictures at Obama rally, and the pictures represent unity, and optimism for the future)

To experience the Joy and Unity of that night at Grant Park click here for Obama's acceptance speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jll5baCAaQU