Obama makes the dream come true
A day before the first African American President in the history of United States takes office the Quad Cities’ community celebrated Martin Luther King Day with great pride and lots of hope. This year there is a powerful reason for minorities to feel proud; a representative of their community has taken the highest position in the nation.
During the ceremony that took place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rock Island, there were powerful words directed to both Martin Luther King Jr., who is recognized as a fighter for civil rights in the U.S., and new American icon Barack Obama.
For those who assisted this ceremony the new President of the US not only represents a new change, but above all he represents hope, the beginning of a new era in the land of opportunity.
The crowded ceremony in honor of the memory of Martin Luther King Jr., celebrated in Rock Island, counted with the assistance of political authorities, state and local legislators, government representatives and educational and religious authorities. the different speeches contained a high level of emotions and pride for what Martin Luther King Jr. achieved in past decades and for what Barack Obama accomplished now.
“Obama as President of the United States is proof that anyone with decision and preparation can achieve every goal, including those that seem impossible,” Mark. W. Schwiebert, mayor of Rock Island said.
“I never thought that in my lifetime I would see an African American President and now I see that yes, we can,” Janice Lockhart-Johnson, Longfellow Elementary School teacher said.
“I’ve been to the past 8 celebrations and this was the most moving. I think it is because of tomorrow. Has a Hispanic for me when I see Obama taking office is a dream not only for African Americans but for all minorities.” Said Alderwoman for the city of Rock Island, Margie Mejia-Caraballo
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