All hail his majesty, the Sultan Barack Hussein Obama II. 
Sorry, I couldn’t resist. His name just sounds like a 12th century Muslim African sultan.
In all seriousness, I believe it to be a monumental achievement for a man of color to reach the White House. He climbed up the backs of many African Americans (and others as well) who have struggled for equal rights for all people in this country. It is inspirational to so many youth who have been told that they can’t reach their dreams. Well, my children, rest assured, you can.
Now, however, the business begins. Like any president, Obama has to put his words into action. He is a fallible man who will make plenty of mistakes, but my hope is that, unlike Bush, he will learn from them, listen to the people he serves, and make himself and the country better.
I’ve always believed in the power of people to make a difference. Bush did not drag the American people into two wars. We let him do it. He did not care about opinion poles or protesters, and we, the American people, allowed him to continue in his deviance.
My hope, to use Obama’s own favorite word, is that he is someone who will listen to the people, who will not beat the drums of war when the people prefer the melody of peace. That is my hope for change. It is up to you, President-Elect Obama, to make the dreams of Americans a reality.
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