Week 13 - What Obama's Election Really Means to Black America.

After searching through articles I cam across one called What Obama’s Election Really Means to Black America by Steven Gray.  Gray writes about the history of America and how not that we have a black president it means opportunity for other races.  He talks about how Obama’s election was a breakthrough for African Americans.  “Our country is showing its forward evolution, that the color of one’s skin cannot inhibit one’s ability, and that’s worthy of celebration” (Argument! 312). 

Almost this entire article I have to disagree with.  Yes, there has been slavery, segregation and judgment upon a race.  However, that is all in history.  It is mean to stay there.  More people bring it up today more than ever especially now that we have a black president.  America’s emerging minority group is white people.  Diversity is an ever-evolving movement.  No one should celebrate the color of one’s skin because in certain people’s eyes that would be discrimination. 

While Obama has been in office there has been more complications than advantages towards America.  Yes, Obama started from the bottom like anyone else.  Even if he started in a bad area why should that matter?  He is making decisions on war and other things that he has no experience in and ruining many peoples lives.  The most experience he has is going to church and doing some volunteer work.  Where does that mean he has the qualification and life experience to make life-changing decision for America.  He is putting in place new policies, restrictions and rules that have been in place for longer that he has been alive.