by Emmluu

Created on: November 05, 2008

Dr. King's dream is on its way to becoming a reality. On the eve of America choosing its President-elect, Barack Obama, this nation has been given new life. Hope and faith that has for so long been left for dead has been restored by this beacon of change, full of determination and focus. He is our truth who will finally set us free from the chains of conservative conformity. As the Beatles once said, "You say you want a revolution, well, you know....we all want to change the world...." Well, with this man who has so eagerly accepted his destiny with enthusiasm and courage, America once again will be able to stand on its own two feet and rise to levels beyond what Dr. King envisioned for not only our nation, but the world itself. The victory Barack Obama achieved is the victory the Dr. King anticipated for us all, of every race, ethnicity, gender, age, social class, income level, political party and sexual orientation. Dr. King wanted everyone, from emperors in palaces high above a village to the poverty stricken in the bowels of the ghetto to have equality; to stand together physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, professionally, financially-to have the same respect, consideration and honor as the person next to them. And in the face of all uncertainty, Barack Obama looked back with the utmost confidence and defiance and said, "Yes, We Can!"

When President-elect Obama appeared in Grant Park, Chicago to give his victory speech, the excitement, elation and enthusiasm could be felt not only by those right there immersed in the history-making moment, but those watching from their televisions or computer monitors at home as well as those listening via radio where that vehicle is considered modern technology. If you think you have lived to see it all, tonight was truly a day of reckoning for all who didn't see it coming. The citizens who did embody hope and faith for the future of not only this country but this world, it is truly a day to rejoice. Barack Obama delivered his speech with the same power, style and eloquence he always had throughout his campaign. Only tonight, he also added gratitude, modesty and generosity to his oration. Humbly, he thanked the people closest to him as well as thanked those who voted for him, the American public. He stated that this was truly our victory and called to all-whether they supported him or opposed him to help him face the problems we are facing now as a nationtogether. Just as Dr. King wanted every person in this

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