Toot's passing will be see as a metaphor as the end of an era

[Motown_Johnny]

Yesterday was the last day of Sen. Obama's Grandmother's life. Today is the last day where only white christian men were elected to lead this country. Tomorrow we begin a new era.


I am not a writer and I know I can't begin to properly describe the true impact that today, and tomorrow, will have on the lives of every American for generations. I can however see a special moment when it jumps up and slaps me in the face.
Sen. Obama's speech in Charlotte North Carolina tonight had moments that will be shown to school children for decades.

Madelyn Dunham's passing will be remembered as a symbol. A passing of the torch from the greatest generation to that of their grandchildren. From a generation which desegregated our armed forces and passed civil rights legislation to a generation where the commander in chief of our armed forces can be the most qualified person regardless of race. This is a moment dreamed of not only by African Americans such as MLK, but dreamed of by all Americans who understand the true promise of this nation and hope to continue on a path toward fulfilling that promise. RFK said in 1968 that the believed a black man could be elected President in 40 years. On November 4th 2008 those prophetic words can be realized.

I can only say in closing that my heart goes out to Sen. Obama and his entire family. God Bless you all and God Bless America


Rest in peace Madelyn