Definitely for a lot of African-Americans it is solely the fact that he is Black and that is why some voted for him despite the issues. And just for that very reason you say, "African-Americans have been held down.....many years" and those that were around fighting and advocating for our freedoms and rights, surely they would agree that, as a people, we have crossed a bridge in our journey to equality, however this does not solve the problems that we have been facing for so many years but it sheds light that we are making huge strides and great effort. This is a major achievement that has huge possibilities and ramifications for the Black community and the nation. I am hopeful.
Being from the South and having experienced racism on a scale that included violence, racism in the corporate world, military, as ordinary citizen which included the death of a very close friend during the riots in Miami several years ago....it is difficult for me to believe this country is anywhere near obliteration of racism on a whole...it is hate and most of it is learned and passed from one generation to the next and because of my personal experience that included violence from whites because of my skin color, I pray that God will help us past this evil and destructive thing called racism.
From the chains of bondage to the White House...need I say more. I am proud of my heritage (particularly the Senegalese) and would change nothing of it even if I could....a strong and very proud family I come from, particularly my southern kin folk!!! So, because I believe in God with all my heart I know that CHANGE is coming! We may not even agree but CHANGE is still coming and as far as the future of this nation, who can bring that change?!?!
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