Happy Friday!
Last night, HISTORY was made! Barack Obama is the first African-American to accept the nomination of Presdient of the United States of America from the Democratic party.
As I watched the National Democratic Convention on TVOne, I held my head high as tears streamed down my face. For the first time in my 42 years of being a United States Citizen, I actually felt like I had a voice, and it would be heard, through Barack Obama. It was an overwhelming feeling I felt, undescribable. So much so, I broke out in song. We Shall Overcome was sung loud and proud in my house, with my daddy as the backup choir. Although my father has dementia and, at times, leaves his senses, last night he clearly understood when he shouted, "Finally! From building the country to running it. It's about time!" I was elated, and this morning, I'm still elated. Y'all, we are going to the White House with the memories of Martin Luther King, Jr., Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Fredrick Douglass, and so many others.
Today, I am so happy to have Essence best-selling author of There's Always A Reason, William Fredrick Cooper, and my best friend, as today's guest blogger on my blog!
BARACK OBAMA: AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT by William Fredrick Cooper
“With profound gratitude, and great humility, I accept your nomination for Presidency of the United States …”
Read William's post at www.xpressyourselfpublishing.blogspot.com and leave your comments!
All the best,
Jessica Tilles
Publisher, Xpress Yourself Publishing
www.xpressyourselfpublishing.org
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