One year ago today, on November 4, 2008, Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. While his victory was undoubtedly a momentous and historic event for the entire nation, Black people took particular pride in this singularly visible symbol of racial progress.
In recognition of the anniversary of Obama’s election, NewsOne invites you to both relive the excitement and consider its meaning. Take a look at our coverage from last November – links are below – and tell us in the comments: A year after Obama was elected, what do you think this historic moment really meant for our community?
A NEW AMERICAN FAMILY…
DEMOCRATS TAKE BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS
FINAL ELECTORAL TALLY: 364-174
MCCAIN CONCEDES, HIS SUPPORTERS JEER OBAMA
ANALYSIS: A NATION CHANGED, A NATION UNCHANGED
JESSE JACKSON WITH TEARS IN HIS EYES…
OBAMA WINS FORMER “RED” STATES: NEVADA, VIRGINIA, INDIANA
GALLERIES:
AFRICAN-AMERICAN FIRSTS, BEST OF BARACK, BEST OF MICHELLE
OPINION:
WEILER: Obama Victorious, McCain Gracious
KITWANA: Election Reflections From Great Minds
BLACKPLANET BLOGGERS: Astounding Black Youth Turnout
RICKETTS: Are We Ready For a Black President?
