suzanne47

I would like to make a very personal statement about this evening... in 1968 I stood in Grant Park and watched the political machine beat down the hopes and dreams of many young people. One evening, even before I could vote, I watch my hero, Bobby Kennedy talk about change and then fall to a bullet. I watched in horror and sadness when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and my friends were divided in our sorrow, because of the color of our skin.

But an hour ago.. this middle aged woman, sat with tears, watching our next President speak about the change that we have always prayed for, become a reality. I am so thankful for this moment. I feel hopeful for our country and our world. And I would like to also thank Oprah.. for her openess, her persistence, and beliefs that we would all celebrate this day together. I can truly say God Bless America. Yes We Can. Thank you. Sue

hipymamma

I GOT ONLY ONE THING TO SAY ...YES WE CAN!!!!

juliususa

My name is Julius, I live in Euless, TEXAS, and I'am totally excited that Barack Obama has becomee the 44th of the United States of America, the very 1st African American.
I can't beging to say how this makes me feel.
I've been in his corner since late 2007, and have said so many prayers for him and his family.
He has made history for some many Americans, the young and the old.
he has let me know that anything is possible in the country, especially as an African American. I'm so so happy.

tejada

What a beautiful moment for Americans and for the world.

What a proud, proud, day.

Can't wait to see what's coming!

artgirl63

I'm just overwhelmed, amazed, astonished. Having been so disappointed in the last 2 presidential elections, I just cried through President-to-be Obama's speech. My 4 sister's and I, spread across the country, couldn't stop emailing and texting each other during the last 3 hours! I did feel comforted, however, seeing Oprah with tears streaming down her face as I was doing the same. The TV broadcast showing young, old, white, black, rich poor- all hope and good will for Mr. Obama- inspired such optimism and feeling of unity and oneness.

It's been a long time coming.

lilmama577

What a night! I have to say I was very impressed with Obama's victory speech. It wasn't the screaming and fanfare one would expect; but every nationality and race standing together with smiles and tears. I think people felt inspired, touched and hopeful. If that is any indication of things to come, we have a lot to look forward to!

nicola1970

I cannot begin to say how thrilled I am to be alive to see the first black president of the United States of America. I was nearly in tears watching it on TV - and I'm a white, middle class woman. Having said that, I cannot begin to tell you how angry I am with Oprah for throwing Hillary Clinton and the chance for us to see the first woman president of the United States in our lifetime - all because Oprah chose to stump for a candidate based on skin color. So while I'm thrilled for Obama, I can no longer even stomach Oprah. I stopped watching her show and buying her magazine once she showed her true colors. After all of these years of saying how women can achieve anything, she single-handedly prevented a woman from becoming commander in chief because of her own inner racism. Oprah, you've lost me as a viewer and a reader. Judging by the herd mentality that follows you, I'm sure you could care less. Hopefully there are enough women like me who reject you as the turncoat that you are - the woman who blocked women from ascending to the highest office in the world. Thanks, Oprah. This woman is finished with you.

catkem

As a woman from Australia who has watched these elections with an avid interest ( I have many american relatives) I too watched Hillary Clinton and Obama as they fought for nomination and for quite a long time was undecided whom i would vote for if I were anamerican citizen. i finally decided that it would have been Obama because of his policies.... not becase of his colour. Ms Clinton lost my "vote" at some stage and I was sad about this.... but you must vote for the policies NOT for the colour or the gender of the person. Obama had the better policies. i would not have voted for Ms Palin at any stage if I had the right to vote in your country.
And isn't this TRUE equality when you vote for the policies not the race orgender!
May God bless your wonderful country and your president elect.

dianesu

Hi Marcus! I just love your picture and posts! You are so positive and inspiring. Keep Writing! I just love Canada!

dmercado

Robert Colbert said it best, we finally got a president who is Hawaiian. LOL. My parents are from Hawaii. I live there part time. The people are diverse. Sure they may have their prejudices, but not like in the mainland. One person, like my brother, can be Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian and Portugeuse. There are a lot of us mixed breeds there. The upbringing and attitude is so much different with its culture and love. That is what we call "aloha". I know some of that rubbed off on Barack Obama. Everyone is family and you call your parents' friends uncle and auntie. People live long lives out there. Oprah, you must mingle more with the people, they are warm and caring. They see ethnicity differently and kid around about them all (as in the song, "Mr. Sun Cho Lee").

At first, I was leary about voting for a candidate that did not have a long history of a political career. I didn't care what color he was. But when Colin Powell, a man I highly respect for coming clean with the public after leaving his position, came out with his endorsement, that did it for me.

I wish I could someday meet Obama and give him our hand sign and say to him: "Shaka, Bra". It has many translations but being an LA girl it might mean "Right on Bro".