On June 3rd, 2008, Barack Obama overcame tremendous odds to become the first minority to represent a major political party in a U.S. Presidential Election. I don't care what party you are in, who you support, or what your political beliefs are; but this nomination was of historic proportions.
I was in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN - and it was truly electric. There was something special that was happening as Barack Obama said, "I will be the Democratic nominee for the President of the United States of America" - you felt something.
This was Martin Luther King's Dream. This was why Rosa Parks stayed on the bus. This was why thousands marched the streets in Selma, and why others died at Gettysburg.
So much in our history is riddled with remorse and regret for how we've treated our own. And so much work has been down to overcome those past failures. But tonight - in one shinning moment - there was an accomplishment that made all the struggle, the tears, and the strife seem somewhat worthwhile.
There is an African-American running as the nominee for President. Sure, there is a long way to go - but it certainly has given us a new hope in seeing just how far we have come.
The moment:
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