After Obama: To Be Young Inspired and Black in America
Having Barack Hussein Obama as our first black president was a dream come true. With the history of hatred in American for black people, it was a fundamental and delightful moment in history. There are a couple of things that I loved about our former president. First, he stayed strong and persevered through everything. Secondly, he went through both of his presidencies without any kind of scandal. Third, President Obama was not just a president for some Americans but for all Americans. Such as in his 2004 Democratic Convention speech, “There is no black America, white America, Latino America or Asian America. There is just the United States America.” Lastly, President Obama kept things real. In the midst of his presidency, he spoke about the shootings in American schools and killings of black people. When he spoke, he was firm and stated that Americans need to step up and look out for one another and treat each other the way they would want to be treated. On the day of President Trumps Inauguration. My heart broke because not only would this be the last time we would see President Obama as the leader of our country, but I was not feeling hopeful for the future with our new President. I feel very blessed to have been one of many to see our first black president that not only handled everything with class and dignity but was
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All in all, I feel well knowing that the Former President Obama is not going to just quietly retire, but he and his wife, former first Lady Michelle Obama
President Barack Obama did many things to get to the positions he is at now.” Obama himself struggled with his mixed-race identity and sought to figure out how he fit in with the rest of the world”(Source B). He also had many problems growing up and many complications to get through school since he didn’t have much money. But Obama showed great appreciation for the things he had. He went out in his community becoming a great leader. Not only did he go out in his community and be a leader, But he showed great leadership, as a senate and as a president.Barack Obama was more than just an ordinary President, but he showed great leadership, hard work and cared for others than himself.
In a few days Donald Trump will become our president of the United States. Between Obama and Trump they are so much different Obama is a whole different person from Trump. I realized so much in these two from their speeches they did,from the way they talk, body language, and how they act around the press. I realized and i always knew that Trump would never make a good president just from speech. I have always liked Obama he did amazing things for us, he changed so many things in the US i am glad he was our president.
He is the first African American to in history to run on a major ticket. In the beginning of his campaign a lot of people questioned his authority and wanted to know could he handle the responsibilities of a president for such a big country. “ I want to know how deep is your love for the people, what kind of courage have you manifested in the stances that you have and what are you willing to sacrifice for. This is the fundamental question. I don’t care what color you are. You see, you can’t take black people for granted just cause your black”. (C.West) These questions just made Obama a much stronger person and he continued to fight.
On the other hand, however, others argue that obama wasn't a great president because he failed to keep many promises that he said during his election and he did not improve race relations in america.Clearly there are many views and opinions on Obama and whether he has been a good president to serve america for all these years. I believe he was a good president _because he did so much for america and accomplished so much but he doesn't get the credit he deserves.This issue is important because not many people realize all of the stuff obama has done during his presidency to benefit america despite congress denying every one of his decisions.Look at the various achievements obama has made over the course of his presidency. Does that warrant him as a great president?For the future,people should educated themselves on Obama's legacy and acknowledge how much he accomplished during his presidency. By doing research instead of going based off of your own knowledge, more people would realize just how great of a president Obama really
“My President Was Black” written by Ta-Nahesi Coates has many arguments between Coates and the former president Barack Obama. They both had many differences and similarities throughout this passage. Barack Obama is the only black man that could of have pulled of the job of being President in this racist “White America”. The reason why he pulled it off is because of his great personality, the way he sees the United States as a whole and his policies. I believe in this because in “ My President Was Black” there is many evidence that can prove my fact about Barack Obama.
The election of a black president was a happy, yet shocking time for many Black people in America. I never thought that I would live to see the election of a person who has the same skin color as me. I realize that even we had elected a Black president it took a lot of blood, sweat and tears to do this. Many people in the past suffered so that we would be able to elect someone who represented millions of American based on skin color. However, there was a long road ahead for Black people and they eventually were able to get the right to vote. Black men were the for people who were allowed to vote then women. Even though laws were passed so that Black people could vote there were plenty of obstacles put in the way to hinder their effort to do so.
My parents told me that I would never see a black president in my lifetime. Nobody believed the United States would have a black president so soon. A lot of pressure already came with becoming the president yet alone becoming the first black one. People tried to look through Obama’s past to find anything bad on him that could hurt him from becoming the next president. Race relationships got worse because some people didn’t like the fact he won. Barack Obama proved that if you stay strong and fight through everything that you can become anything you
I remember when President Obama was first elected while I was in the 5th grade and many do not truly understand how he has positively impacted Americans in many different way. He is essentially the first president that I grew up with while understanding American Politics. He grew as a role model to many minorities who have long believed that there would never be an African American President. He brought hope, change, and prosperity to a country that was nearing a recession when he attained the presidency. Many have repetitively treated President Obama with contempt, racism disrespect by questioning his citizenship, faith, and love for the great country. 8 1/2 months into his first term President Obama was delivering a nationally televised
Barack Obama did a great job protecting our city. He have made some great decisions, and excellent out comes. He wonted our city to come out with a better outcome with our president. He wanted a president to do better than he was doing. He kept refreshing the news to make sure his eyes was reading the right winner of the election 2016. Really appreciated him very much, and wish you could serve another term in the White House.
Eight years later, this country is now at the brink of saying farewell to Obama.
In a country dominated by White Americans in American Politics. Former President Barack Obama has achieved the unthinkable in a society ruled by White-Americans. With the popularity, Obama had with the youth, he was able to get young voters to vote for him. A refreshing new face to hold office in a house that has been resided 43 times by European American males. Further, I was a senior when Obama first held office and history was in the making. I remember that the atmosphere at the school was a feeling of victory since it was the first time an African-American was successful at becoming the commander in chief of the United States. Moreover, voter turnout increased during the first presidential elections as compared to the 2004 presidential elections.
inform to who's the speech to.” They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America, they will be met. “ Obama says that he will work to try to help the country and so does Washington, “The consequences of my decision will be judged by my Country, hopefully
Socioligists argue that race is a social construct because of the argument that their is no real biological basis to race. One particular race does not contain certain genetic materials that is not common to the entire human population. While it serves little purpose from a biological perspective, race is still very relevant as a cultural, or social categorizer. It's construction has and will continue to assist in the studying of racial differences with respect to inequality and discrimination to name a few.
In the year 2008, the United States elected its first African American president. This was a day of celebration by the African American people. It was proof they finally overcame the many harsh obstacles in life and earned respect. Back in 1964, both whites and blacks would never have imagined something like this could be possible. Back then, African Americans were considered slaves with absolutely no rights. Sadly, by some, they were even considered non-human. Electing an African American as president strongly shows how far we have evolved
Former President Barack Hussein Obama II was born on August 4th, 1961. He was allegedly born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Ana Dunham and Barack Obama Sr.. He was the 44th President of the United States and started his term on January 20th, 2009. He was reelected and ended his term on January 20th, 2017, him being the predecessor to our current President, Donald J. Trump. He was the embodiment of the "American Dream", with his humble values and middle class upbringings and then making it big. He valued education and taught all of his beliefs to his children. Speaking of children, Obama went to Harvard Law School, married Michelle LaVaughn Robinson(now Obama), and had two daughters named Sasha and Malia. Obama kickstarted his candidacy by pushing the