I can’t help but feel like I was a witness to history this past Thursday evening. On that evening, the first African American to be nominated by a major political party gave his acceptance speech. That man is Barack Obama. This was truly living history.
Now, for those of you who know me, you know that I have been a huge Obama fan since that evening at the 2004 Democratic National Convention when he gave that incredibly inspiring and moving speech (it’s embedded below, in another post, if you’re interested in seeing it…). I have supported his presidential candidacy since he declared he was running on that chilly morning in Springfield, IL. I did volunteer work for his campaign earlier this year – the first time I have ever involved myself in any sort of campaign. I proudly display his campaign sticker on my car. I talk to people about who he is and what he stands for. I have done all of this for one simple reason – I believe he is the leader we need with the right vision for this country.
If somehow you missed his landmark speech, here it is. I encourage everyone to watch it, but more importantly, listen to it.