The magic of this moment: Our hopes and dreams are coming true!

The anticipation of the inauguration of President Barack Obama has many forgetting about their problems and instead has us caught up in the majesty of the moment. We are focused on "hope" and this African American of a simple beginning has us believing once again in ourselves. When I was a young adult I hated the bigotry all around me for the Black community or any other ethnic minority. I chose to go to Boston English High School, which was made up of 30-40% black students instead of all white Dorchester High School, to make a small statement to myself and shape who I have become. After High School, I was affected by the voices within SNCC (The Student Non-Violating Coordinating Committee) from the South demonstrating by sit-ins in Raleigh, North Carolina, and across the South.

America is once again the great hope for the world with the election of President Obama and the promise of change. "Ideology" is out and "Practicality" is in! "Red States vs. Blue States" are out and "The United States of America" is in. "Blaming others" is out and "taking personal responsibility" is in. "Lobbyists" are out and the "American people" are in. "Greed" is out and "personal sacrifice" is in. "Politics as usual" is out, and the politic of "Community organizing is in, hopefully forever!

It is with great pride in our Country that I present to you today the 44th President of the United States, President Barack Hussein Obama!