Yes We Did

“Yes we did!” was the common chant heard in the streets of New York City in the early hours of November 5th. Barak Hussein Obama was announced 44th president of the United States of America and the first ever African-American president. Since then, America has not been the only country celebrating. All over the world people have been closely watching this election, predicting that Americans would be too racist to elect an African-American president. Once again, America has demonstrated that anything is possible. Obama has promised a drastic turn away from the course the Bush administration has been leading America on for the past eight years. The promise of change and Obama’s clear dedication to bettering America are the main reasons he was elected. For the first time in years, Americans young and old, of all races were inspired to go out and vote. Vote for a change, and make that change happen for themselves. Under the last administration America was divided, and constantly reminded of that division. Even before he was elected Obama has been uniting and inspiring. He has encouraged minorities who think that their voice will not be heard to get out there and vote; to speak out for change. Americans have a lot to look forward to, as a new chapter in history is beginning to be written. One that will hopefully draw attention to the ethnic and religious diversity that shapes and defines America.