Obama Is The First African-American President

It wasn't long ago that African- Americans couldn’t ride the bus, go to school, or go to the same library as a white person. As the first black president, I think Obama does send a strong signal to unite various races in the U.S., due to our history of divisiveness among races. Having a president of a different race tells America that no matter what race you are, you can become successful. Although many people would criticize the nation’s choice of president, the majority favors a new look of a man to lead our country. For that reason, what it has meant to me to have President Barack Obama as the first African-American president leading our country is that minority races can become successful and it has a dual meaning: social and political. …show more content…
Before Obama became president, I thought it was highly unlikely for anyone besides a white man to become president. Obama has paved the way for different races and ethnicities to aspire to their dreams. He is a role model for children and all people, that anything can be attainable if you dream big. A great example is Obama’s initiative called “My Brother’s Keepers,” aimed at addressing persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensuring that everyone can reach their full potential. Obama has set six key milestones in the path to adulthood that are predictive of later success. One milestone is to get a healthy start and to enter school ready to learn. Another is to graduate from high school ready for college and a