November 5th: A New Beginning

Last night I stood among strangers and friends and felt the power of hope.

Together we watched as the results came in and the election was called;

We watched as the man we voted for spoke to us and for us.

Barack Obama. 

The first African-American president-elect, and worthy of the title. 

Proof that, while our dark past is not completely behind us, 

we have come so far.

Last night, alongside countless others, I wept tears of joy and relief. 

I saw the faces in the crowd around me and across the nation — 

a true melting pot.

Today, my faith in the American people is renewed 

and I am committed to the spirit of change that has brought us to this historic moment.

I am proud to be an American.