...without expressing my joy at the historic election season we just witnessed.
I know I have many different political opinions with many of my readers, and I do not want to get into a political discussion here on the blog. I keep this blog so family and friends can keep up, not to express my political opinions. However, regardless of what one thinks of president-elect Obama and his platforms, I can't let this election season slip by without acknowledging it.
The United States has, for the first time, elected an African-American president, and I am proud that we finally advanced enough beyond our ugly history with regards to race-relations to be able make such a historic stride.
I am glad Juma gets to grow up in an America where the color of one's skin means much, much less than it did in previous generations. I will always remember where I was when I found out Obama won, and how Juma gave me a gigantic hug when he found out. There are still miles to go (I see this every day in school when I study health disparities, for example), but this is a huge step.
