After months of campaigning, registering people to vote, debates, and turning out to the polls, Obama finally has been announced President Elect of the United States of America. But many people are asking what is next? What is next for Obama and for the American people?
Well, it appears that already Obama is getting ready to pick his team. I wonder who this dream team will be? Well, here are a few possibles that are flying around out there:
Lawrence Summers Possible Position: Treasury Secretary
Robert Rubin Possible Position: Treasury Secretary
Warren Buffett Possible Position: Treasury Secretary
Timothy Geithner Possible Position: Treasury Secretary
Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass. Possible Position: Secretary of State
Gen. Colin Powell Possible Positions: Secretary of Defense; Secretary of Education
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Possible Position: Environmental Protection Agency Administrator
Caroline Kennedy Possible Position: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill. Possible Position: White House Chief of StaffThese are some interesting picks, and I cannot wait to see who actually gets the positions. I would definitely consider Warren Buffet, Colin Powell, and the Kennedy's.
But if I could pick my dream team...Picture this: Barack Obama and a team of powerful Black women. Of course this would never happen, and Michelle would never go for it, but in my mind it is hot. I see Neos video and Obama walking through in office of all women.
Oprah: White House Chief of Staff
But if I could pick my dream team...Picture this: Barack Obama and a team of powerful Black women. Of course this would never happen, and Michelle would never go for it, but in my mind it is hot. I see Neos video and Obama walking through in office of all women.
Oprah: White House Chief of Staff
Cathy Hughes: Secretary of Defense; Secretary of Education
Sylvia Rhone: Secretary of State
Ursula M. Burns: Treasury Secretary
(lol they are just powerful Black women that don't really have experience that would make them fit for the positions, but hey they could be taught. Palin was about to be President of the United States, I am confident that they will be okay)
Besides picking his dream team, many people are wondering what is next for the African American community? After turning out to the polls in masses, what will we do next as a race? Here are a few things that I think are really important:
1. Support Obama through his journey in the White House. So often our race is the first one to knock our own.
(lol they are just powerful Black women that don't really have experience that would make them fit for the positions, but hey they could be taught. Palin was about to be President of the United States, I am confident that they will be okay)
Besides picking his dream team, many people are wondering what is next for the African American community? After turning out to the polls in masses, what will we do next as a race? Here are a few things that I think are really important:
1. Support Obama through his journey in the White House. So often our race is the first one to knock our own.
2. Help make change by being active in your local communities.
3. Help the youth become future leaders of tomorrow.
4. Come together as a race on other important issues that effect us.
5. Realize that we now have no excuse for not achieving all that we can. Don't let anything stand in your way of progress. Strive for perfection at all times; what else would you do?
6. Realize that Obama is not God, and he can not do anything alone. It takes more than just Rosa to sit, Martin to walk, and Obama to run...we must all take action in someway towards the true meaning of change.
7. And as we watch racism come back to the forefront, remember to stand strong like all of those that came before you. Never let anyone get the best of you.
Will the results of this election bring out the true color in people? Already in Texas they are burning Obama signs, hanging things from trees, and throwing rocks at Blacks.
Keep Up! And we will keep you updated on the progress towards change.
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4 comments:
This election has brought out some of the best and worst in people, but that's to be expected, for if McCain had won, it would have been the same thing...just different actions.
My dream team...I really can't say who my dream team would be, but it would consist of a variety of people from a variety of backgrounds with one common goal which is to get the job done the best way we know how.
Yeah the election does bring out the best and worst in people. This election just seems to bring the racism out of people. Other elections it was Republican against Democrat. This year that remains the same, with skins colors added to the equation.
I could only hope that this election has inspired enough of us to do, and continue to be a part of the political process.
I love your list, but the no more ecuses thing scares me. I've been kinda torn on that for days now. We all know there is a double standard when it comes to us, and thats one thing that Obama's election won't change.
Having said that, I'm afraid that by us adopting the "no excuses" thing, gives the white majority a reason to use that against us. In other words, they'll be quick to use his election as vindication, or a justification for this post racial society we're supposed to live in.
But like you said, alot of ill shit has jumped off and I'll be watching to see how it develops.
Rippa: I can see your point about the "no excuses". I think that from their point of view it could hurt us. From our point of view it should just serve as a means of motivation to try to achieve all that you can. Basically don't let anything stand in your way!
I am concerned about hoe it could effect things in for example corporate america. You might be up for a promotion, don't get it because of the color of your skin, blame it on that, but their respone is racism does not exist...come on we have a Black president now!
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