An African-American was just named the Democratic Party nominee for president. Wow.

[Faygo Kid]

Extraordinary. I wish my parents, in-laws, aunts and uncles - all white, all liberal - who would have loved this moment were still with us to see it

I do not have words adequate to describe this, but it's an extraordinary moment in history.



Edited to say a special thanks to jaysunb for sharing this moment with us here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=6776879&mesg_id=6776879

[Miss Chybil]

1. An amazing moment in history! nt

[goodgd_yall]

29. Amen

I'm old enough to have seen with my own eyes "Colored Only" and "Whites Only" in the deep South. And remember well the images of Selma on TV and the reports of Civil Rights workers killed.

This is a GREAT day for America.

[brooklynite]

2. An AMERICAN was nominated as our Presidential candidate...

[Faygo Kid]

15. Of course. But the historic import cannot be denied.

There is, after all, a history in this country that was shattered today.

Many struggled. And today, justice rolled down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.

[flamingdem]

31. I never thought I'd see the day, admit it ya'll you didn't either! I mean a year ago .. nt

[Faygo Kid]

58. I'm stunned by this whole convention. With the best moment to come.

Yes We Can.

[DixieBlue]

3. It's astounding.

And wonderful.

[truthN08]

I feel the same way

I am a black/hispanic woman and I am in tears.... I knew this was going to happen but it's so great to see this unity. I love it. I am so emotional right now.

[blogslut]

4. Yes

[AFSCME girl]

5. I am SO PROUD!! n/t

:bounce:

[Liberal Veteran]

6. Yeah, but Sean Hannity says the "democrat party" is the racist party.

Which explains why all serving members of congress that are African-American are democrats and the first AA to be nominated for president of a major party is a democrat.

[Liberal Dose]

17. But what about Alan whatshisface? hahaha nt

[flamingdem]

7. Thank you Martin nt

[burythehatchet]

8. It hasn't really sunk in yet. I'm in a stupor

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

9. GOBAMA!

[AspenRose]

10. I just told my 3 year old son

that he won't understand it until later...but someone who looks like him and his brother will be running for president and may win.

I wish my grandmother, who had a limited education and cleaned the houses of rich white families in Texas for the better part of her life, could be here.

Perhaps she is in spirit.

[bigwillq]

14. Your post

just gave me chills. :hug:

[DangerousRhythm]

24. Beautiful...

...and recommended. Lots of kids just saw something they may or may not fully comprehend, but you can bet it will send ripples out for years to come. :thumbsup:

[Fran Kubelik]

25. You are making me cry.

:hug:

[flamingdem]

37. Thank you for that! nt

[sakura]

43. What a wonderful, affirming thing...

...your sons just witnessed. How many dreams will this nomination inspire?

[BlooInBloo]

44. :)))))

[DevonRex]

46. I loved your post. And just think, the first president he remembers

will be a man who looks like him. Wow. That is just SO powerful.

I'm in tears here, grateful to have seen it, been a part of it.

And this from a woman who grew up in Mississippi, being taught all kinds of racist things. I thank God that I was able to see through it as I got old enough to question things and got a good education and enough life experience to show me how evil racism is.

I'm proud that I taught my own sons about the evils of racism and I'm proud that we have volunteered together for Obama every step of the way.

Give your precious son a hug from me.

[DoctorMyEyes]

55. It's huge, isn't it?

I've bawled so many times this week I need to stock up on tissues.

"someone who looks like him and his brother"

It's that simple and that huge, isn't it?

[ampad]

11. My six and four year old are mad at me

I made them sit down and watch the roll call with me while I bawled like a baby. One day they will understand.

[undeterred]

18. When Obama won the nomination Jesse Jackson Jr

said he stayed up all night crying. Thats when it hit me how deeply this would touch African Americans.

[No Elephants]

33. Proud to be an American. Proud to be a Democratic American!

[ampad]

36. I never realized

How deeply it touched me until it happen. I'm 31yrs old and never thought I would see the day. I'm just so thankful that my grandmother is still alive to see it for herself.

[undeterred]

40. I'm white and thankful that I'm alive to see it happen.

And I am sorry that my closest African American friend Hysonia, who died in 2001 from ovarian cancer (at age 42 when she was not covered by health insurance!) did not live to see this day.

[ampad]

53. I'm sorry to hear about your friend

It's people like her that I will be thinking about when I vote in November.

[clevbot]

12. NOW LETS GO TO THE WHITE HOUSE

[blondeatlast]

13. My mom saw Obama at the 2004 Convention while she was failing and he

made her cry.

She didn't make it to the GE but she voted early.

Both my yellow-dog parents would be so excited by this--and my mixed race son will never know that it was once unthinkable.

[Liberal Dose]

16. I agree, It is an incredible feeling to be a part of this. When our grandchildren ask us about this

moment, when they ask us if we helped make history, we will say "YES WE DID!"

[spanone]

19. a fucking men.....thank you doctor king

[BumRushDaShow]

20. Never thought I'd live to see the day.

:patriot:

[Pathwalker]

22. Me either - but I'm damned proud I did. Today I am PROUD to be

an American! Yippeee!

[XOKCowboy]

27. I'm proud of my country today but it's not over...

I want to be even prouder on November 4th when he's winning in a landslide. We've got a lot of work to do.

[Diane R]

21. I completely agree. I want this for my (white) children...this is their era, their dream.

The pictures of the African Americans in the crowd with tears streaming down their faces was just a beautiful sight. I'm proud of our party, proud of our country.

[Lisa0825]

23. It's a beautiful day to be alive.

A major barrier has been broken. And it's also evidence of the shrinking racial divide. Sure plenty of racists still exist, but we have definitely made progress, or this day would not have happened. I hope that the next 8 years will advance race relations in the US dramatically. I realize there will probably be backlash, but it has to be weathered to move forward.

[No Elephants]

26. Deep in my heart, I do believe, we SHALL overcome!

[JustAnotherGen]

28. I wish

I wish a lot of people in my family were still around to see this too. :cry:

[Ichingcarpenter]

30. I'm having a meltdown myself it is a giant step for America and human beings

thanks for the thread.

[KamaAina]

32. Think how sweet it'll be when he takes the oath of office!

:bounce:

[goodgd_yall]

34. Yes, yes, yes---it will be sweet!

[lamp_shade]

35. O-BAMA-NAMA-NAY-SHUN !!!!!!!!!!!! Yea!!!!!! n/t

[nc4bo]

38. I wish my father and sister were alive to witness this moment in history. nt

[malik flavors]

39. A historic and great day for our country. Congratulations Senator Barack Obama.

We salute you.

[Phx_Dem]

41. A truly historic and incredible moment. n/t

[Tennessee Gal]

42. WOW! There are no words to describe it.

I am so proud of the Democratic Party.

[BlooInBloo]

45. It was a good day.

:))))))

[No Elephants]

47. It's a sacred moment.

[Prophet 451]

48. Shouldn't be a "WOW" moment

I understand why it is but it should be relatively routine, fairly normal.

[FatDave]

49. It's historic.

I'm glad this is the first presidential election my kids will remember.

[undeterred]

50. Imagine Barack and Michelle Obama dancing at the Inaugural Ball

Now that will be the day. :-)

[Faygo Kid]

51. I imagine Pres. Obama rededicating the Lincoln Memorial on Feb. 12, 2009.

The bicentennial of Lincoln's birth.

I live for that moment, and pray it will happen. I can't see President McCain doing the moment justice. At all.

But President Obama? Transcendent.

[Lewiskw]

52. Lincoln

can kiss my black ass

[Top Cat]

54. I wish all of my family and friends who are no longer here could experience this historical moment

[jonestonesusa]

56. Thank you for the post!

Congratulations to everyone who has worked for positive change in this country, past and present. Today is for all of you.

[SeaLyons]

57. K&R

extroadinary milestone.