History was made last night as the people of the United States of America elected the first black president. Black people everywhere are bursting at the seams with pride, and with good reason, but I hope we can take the words of his acceptance speech to heart. He was talking to all American people, but it is especially important for us to not rest on our laurels. Although this is a momentus occasion in history, let’s treat it as news, and keep our spirits in the present, so that we can move forward. As President Obama said so well, we now have a chance for change, and he can’t do it alone. Obama has changed the way we think about race, about this country, and about the possibilities of what we can accomplish. It’s time for us to step up, get engaged in our communities, and play a role in making those changes happen - it’s your world!
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