Comments on: Of History and Hope http://theangryblackwoman.com/2008/08/28/of-history-and-hope/ Race, Politics, Gender, Sexuality, Anger Wed, 23 May 2012 23:58:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: dianne http://theangryblackwoman.com/2008/08/28/of-history-and-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-8102 dianne Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:20:55 +0000 http://theangryblackwoman.wordpress.com/?p=431#comment-8102 For the first time in over 20 years, I am excited to vote. And this may seem silly, but I am even more excited at a the prospect of a First Family that I would want my own family to emulate. For the first time in over 20 years, I am excited to vote.

And this may seem silly, but I am even more excited at a the prospect of a First Family that I would want my own family to emulate.

]]> By: sylvia http://theangryblackwoman.com/2008/08/28/of-history-and-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-8101 sylvia Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:39:34 +0000 http://theangryblackwoman.wordpress.com/?p=431#comment-8101 as they say in the ads, "we've come a long way baby!" this is an exciting election year. this is the first time ever that i watched the Democratic Convention, and i'm looking forward to the debate also. as they say in the ads, “we’ve come a long way baby!” this is an exciting election year. this is the first time ever that i watched the Democratic Convention, and i’m looking forward to the debate also.

]]> By: Susie http://theangryblackwoman.com/2008/08/28/of-history-and-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-8100 Susie Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:02:04 +0000 http://theangryblackwoman.wordpress.com/?p=431#comment-8100 For me, it was also that he's by far the most "presidential" candidate the party has fielded since Clinton or maybe even Kennedy (and I must say I think the Clintons made up for a lot of crap this week). He completely kicked ass. I cannot WAIT for the debates. He is going to mop up the floor with McCain. For me, it was also that he’s by far the most “presidential” candidate the party has fielded since Clinton or maybe even Kennedy (and I must say I think the Clintons made up for a lot of crap this week). He completely kicked ass. I cannot WAIT for the debates. He is going to mop up the floor with McCain.

]]> By: davka http://theangryblackwoman.com/2008/08/28/of-history-and-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-8099 davka Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:49:02 +0000 http://theangryblackwoman.wordpress.com/?p=431#comment-8099 Yeah, I've never been too enthusiastic about elections, but last night I found myself tearing up watching the convention. There was such amazing diversity in the crowd and seeing so many people waving flags and feeling included, feeling represented. It was really something. God, I hope he wins.... Yeah, I’ve never been too enthusiastic about elections, but last night I found myself tearing up watching the convention. There was such amazing diversity in the crowd and seeing so many people waving flags and feeling included, feeling represented. It was really something. God, I hope he wins….

]]> By: Foxessa http://theangryblackwoman.com/2008/08/28/of-history-and-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-8098 Foxessa Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:09:16 +0000 http://theangryblackwoman.wordpress.com/?p=431#comment-8098 There was so much to like about last night. The audience in particular -- it looked authentically what it was, multi-cultural. Not like you so often can't help but see, that the various not default members are carefully noticed and focused on. This audience was what this nation is. They worked very hard to be there in that stadium. The fireworks were a terrific television moment. Love, C. There was so much to like about last night.

The audience in particular — it looked authentically what it was, multi-cultural. Not like you so often can’t help but see, that the various not default members are carefully noticed and focused on. This audience was what this nation is. They worked very hard to be there in that stadium.

The fireworks were a terrific television moment.

Love, C.

]]> By: Ceci http://theangryblackwoman.com/2008/08/28/of-history-and-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-8096 Ceci Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:44:39 +0000 http://theangryblackwoman.wordpress.com/?p=431#comment-8096 I most definitely agree. Last night was a moment to behold because a lot of folks thought they would never see it in their lifetime. It made me proud that despite all our struggles as Black folk, that Obama created a bellwhether moment that will never be forgotten in the tenets of time. I am a political junkie. I love entertaining the little nuances of each move that is made and its larger implications in society. But, last night, I put all of that aside, just listened and stayed within the moment. I was filled with not only a sense of awe, but with dignity. That especially put tears in my eyes. Take care, Ceci I most definitely agree. Last night was a moment to behold because a lot of folks thought they would never see it in their lifetime. It made me proud that despite all our struggles as Black folk, that Obama created a bellwhether moment that will never be forgotten in the tenets of time.

I am a political junkie. I love entertaining the little nuances of each move that is made and its larger implications in society. But, last night, I put all of that aside, just listened and stayed within the moment.

I was filled with not only a sense of awe, but with dignity. That especially put tears in my eyes.

Take care,

Ceci

]]> By: Eileen Gunn http://theangryblackwoman.com/2008/08/28/of-history-and-hope/comment-page-1/#comment-8097 Eileen Gunn Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:15:05 +0000 http://theangryblackwoman.wordpress.com/?p=431#comment-8097 It's way past time. But it's good. It’s way past time. But it’s good.

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