A black president? Never…

Tweet (Akiit.com) “I never thought I’d live to see the day.” How often have you heard that expression in the aftermath of Barack Obama’s victory in Tuesday’s presidential election? And I think it’s safe to say it was uttered as often in the Stamford area as it was in Biloxi, Miss. or Birmingham, Ala. In […]

As proud African American, Rice calls Obama ‘inspirational’…

Tweet (Akiit.com) WASHINGTON (AFP) — US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday called President-elect Barack Obama “inspirational,” saying his election marked “an extraordinary step forward” for race relations. Rice, the first black woman to serve as the nation’s top diplomat, told reporters she was filled with pride to see Obama elected America’s first African […]

The Rebirth of a Nation by the “Now” Generation…

Tweet (Akiit.com) Sometimes when you are in the midst of watching an historic event unfold, you don’t know what or how to feel, such was the case for me as I watched the culmination of what was nothing short of miraculous, an African-American male became the 44th president of the United States. As the build […]

Quiet First Day for Obama After His Historic Win…

Tweet (Akiit.com) CHICAGO (AP) — Barack Obama began his first full day as president-elect with the simple pleasure of having breakfast with his daughters, the type of everyday family activity he often had to sacrifice during the long campaign. Afterward, Obama left the house alone, clad in workout clothes, a ball cap and sunglasses, and […]

Why Race Won’t Hurt Obama on November 4th…

Tweet (Akiit.com) Republican presidential contender John McCain got one thing right about Democratic rival Barack Obama. He told Larry King that he didn’t think race would be much of an issue in the final vote. As McCain put it only “a tiny, tiny, minority” will vote against Obama because he’s black. McCain was not just […]

3 Reasons Not To Get A Flu Shot…

Tweet (Akiit.com) It’s that time of the year again where conceivably you could miss several days of work, countless hours of fun with family and friends, or worst – spend too many hours sick in bed! It is the dreadful “Flu Season“! Most Americans are being urged to get a flu shot to protect against […]

Election Day, November 4th, 2008: Don’t Let Change Pass You By…

Tweet (Akiit.com) The day we’ve all been waiting for is less than a week away. There are times in our lives we will remember all of our lives. There are few dates in American history that represent watermark changes in American society. There are less than a dozen, that one can recall, where a date […]

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