I was the year 2013, and I was in sixth grade. On this day, I had an orthodontist appointment. My father gave me the choice of either going back to school, or I could go home. What I had chosen was to go home. The reason for this is due to the fact that I wanted to watch President Barrack Obama get sworn in another time. I had learned on November 4th, 2012 that he had won his title back against, the Republican, Mitt Romney. I had heard many great things about Obama, yet I heard many negative things. One of the big things that he did during that time was trying to pass marriage equality for the people of the LGBT community. I, at that point in time, did not know what that truly meant. All that I knew was that everyone could marry anyone who they want to. What I did not realize was that states would have to legalize that specific status of legal marriage individually. While President Obama was making his march to Capital Hill, men of the LGBT community were following him. I heard the announcer say that President Obama had worked long and hard. Obama promised the legalization of marriage equality for all. He believed in an equal country, especially since his race has been through racism and inequality. …show more content…
She sang this special anthem with such grace and compassion. Just earlier that month, I saw her sing at the 47th annual Super Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana. This Super Bowl was the one that the power went off due to the amount of electricity that was used during that halftime. This power outage did not just affect the Super Dome itself, but it affected the whole city. The whole city went without electricity until electricians could restore power. Beyoncé represented what President Obama stood for, freedom and equality. She also stood for something stronger, girl power for any race, ethnicity, or background. Beyoncé is an act that I will never forget from the Super Bowl or the 2013 Presidential
This inaugural speech marked the beginning of the second term of Barack Obama as president of the United States of America. It was delivered at United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2013. The event followed the presidential election in the United States and it was very important all over the world, about a million of people gathered outside the Capitol to witness the president's words and millions more from around the world watched him on television (Staff). For first time, a president talked about same sex marriage and gay rights, he also talked about divisive issues such as reform of immigration policies, stopping climate change and preserving a social welfare safety net. Obama showed a progressive and liberal agenda, focused on equal rights and possibilities for all the citizens. The theme of the speech was “Faith in America's Future,” (Caldwell) and he successfully used various rhetorical techniques and resources to influence the audience.
The election of Barack Obama as the president of the United States surprised Americans as much as it did the world. The first African American and non-white to be in the White House, Barack Obama symbolized a major historical event, another step-forward toward racial equality in the history of America. Civil rights activists, experts in the racial conflict of the U.S., and many liberal citizens believed that Obama’s election means the realization of the ideas of black civil rights leaders, the completion of the Civil Rights Movement, the beginning of a post-racial society, and the downfall of
Barack Obama was for veterans and lgbt and women which they should all have the same right as everyone else. While in office he placed more veteran centers in rural areas. He made it legal for same sex couples to marry. He has so much respect for Michelle and you can tell he is so proud of his daughters. He believed in civils rights.
Obama addressed to a crowd of mixed gender, race, and understanding of their own feelings towards our country. He spoke of the American Identity and story and how it defines the people who live in America. He said, “Look at our history. We are Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea, pioneers who braved the unfamiliar, followed by a stampede of farmers and miners, and entrepreneurs and hucksters. That’s our spirit.
In Barack Obama’s speech, “A More Perfect Union,” Obama made an effort to educate the American people on the history and importance of race in America. He explained how our nations founding fathers developed our Constitution based on the idea that all men are created equal, without actually practicing this idea themselves. He used the words of the Constitution to discuss the current racial issues and to state his concern of our imperfect nation. This was all in response to the very controversial remarks Barack Obama’s pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright had previously stated, which created much unease among Americans. Obama felt the need to address our nation about this specific problem, since he identifies as a black man himself, and offer a solution to end this built up anger and discrimination between the American people. In his speech, “A More Perfect Union,” Obama is able to clearly convey the specific racial problem at hand that created the exigency for this speech, as well as effectively share his own personal connection with this issue, in order to help fix our country and work together to find a beneficial solution.
Barack Obama and his speech, “Remarks to the NAACP” is a nicely put together speech about health, education, and racial equality. While at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peoples’ one hundredth anniversary, President Obama uses different sections of his speech to further his argument. He makes a lot of points supporting his argument like how we should get a good education and keep going to school, how racial equality plays a role in everyday life, and how health care and insurance are very important.
Senator Barack Obama had many issues throughout his campaign. Obama’s speech, “A More Perfect Union”, delivered on March 18, 2008, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This speech conveyed many issues concerning racism throughout the United States, but it starts out stating how the founders of this nation constructed the Declaration of Independence, creating all men equal. Obama then begins to talk about his pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, and his racial remarks against America and Israel, as it is “divisive at a time when we need unity”, referring to the “ two wars, a terrorist threat, a falling economy, a chronic health care crisis” going on at the time. (Obama 2) Obama remarks “I am the son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas,” (Obama 1) because there is much criticism in his campaign due to his race. Obama argues that race is paralyzing our nation, and that it is still a major issue due to white privilege, and racial inequality. In the end, Obama hopes to move past the “racial stalemate we’ve been stuck in for years,” (Obama 6) and wishes to improve health care, jobs, schools, and other social issues in the United States.
Senator Barack Obama had many issues throughout his campaign. Obama’s speech, “A More Perfect Union”, delivered on March 18, 2008, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, conveyed many issues concerning racism throughout the United States, but it starts out stating how the founders of this nation constructed the Declaration of Independence, creating all men equal. Obama then begins to talk about his pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, and his racial remarks against America and Israel, as it is “divisive at a time when we need unity”, referring to the “ two wars, a terrorist threat, a falling economy, a chronic health care crisis” going on at the time. (Obama 2) Obama remarks “I am the son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas,” (Obama 1) because there is much criticism in his campaign due to his race. Obama argues that race is paralyzing our nation, and that it is still a major issue due to white privilege, and racial inequality. In the end, Obama hopes to move past the “racial stalemate we’ve been stuck in for years,” (Obama 6) and wishes to improve health care, jobs, schools, and other social issues for the United States.
The citizens of the United States know Obama as the first African American to become president of the United States and some even categorize Obama with civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Like Dr. King, Obamas’ legacy has been both be the chief advocate and the moral voice of the African American people. During Obamas’ presidency, he has accomplished several goals by promoting jobs, healthcare, women’s rights, and education, which all represent perfect examples of a civil right activist. Equality between all races and gender was the vision Obama saw and wanted to make happen.
The election of President Obama marks the most noteworthy political accomplishment for African Americans in the United States during the post-civil rights revolution, thus bringing about a change in the country’s social and political landscape that was steeped in racial discrimination since the founding of this great nation. Because social and political conditions are subject to constant change, President Obama’s
In 2009, President Obama became the first African-American president of the United States of America, which makes him the 44th president. President Obama made a lot of promises in his 2008 presidential campaign that he has fulfilled, broken, or compromised. Many Americans know that a promise that a presidential candidate makes is a major deal because those are the reasons in which why the people vote for that candidate. Once those promises are not fulfilled, Americans will feel like the president has failed them. One of the major promises President Obama made was on immigration. He had 6 proposals only involving immigration. Four out of the six proposals President Obama initiated met half way, and two out of the six proposals were not fulfilled.
In his second inaugural address, he stated that the nation needs to make progress regarding LGBT issues, and he stayed true to his word. He repealed the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, allowing gay men and women to openly serve in the army and later signed an order in 2014 prohibiting employers to discriminate against their employees based on gender identity or sexual orientation. Not only this, but he also expanded the definition of hate crimes, “applying existing hate crime laws to crimes based on a victim’s sexual orientation, gender, or disability, in addition to race, religion, or national origin.” He also changed the way this nation looks at things. Before Barack Obama became president, issues like racism, sexism, homophobia etc. were not talked about openly, were pushed to the side, or they were silenced. In our society today, these issues are openly talked about amongst the people, to the chagrin of some and to the pleasure of others. Barack Obama also carried himself gracefully in the face of racists who were asking for his birth certificate and burning and hanging dummies made to look like
Obama for sure tries to locate truth in his personal experiences. Obama discusses the issue of race in America in a reasonable and logical manner, yet he also seems sincere, full of character, and is educated on the topic. Racism still exists, but it is most often in the subtleness and comfort of familiar spaces and or homes. Obama’s willingness to have an honest conversation on the subject of racism. Obama hoped to change America’s anger for racial issues and move forward, from the past. I think him wanting to share experiences of his own and others, shows us he's really wanting a change for
The fight and work of getting equal rights from generations before us is something that must be continued and should not go to waste. In paragraph 6 of Barack Obama’s speech, it states “This was one of the tasks we set forth at the beginning of this campaign - to continue the long march of those who came before us, a march for a more just, more equal, more free, more caring and more prosperous America.” Which means that the goal of Obama's campaign is to continue what generations before him did, which was to fight for what's right; for a union that's more equal, more free, more caring, and more successful. He doesn't want the fight to end. The fight for equality, has been going on for so many generations that letting it end will waste years and years of struggle and fighting that people in past generations had to do in order for our generations to get the equality we deserve. Barack Obama uses appeal to trust, also known as ethos, to persuade his audience that our country needs to come together and overlook racial
President Obama is a man of understanding and is not the type to judge another person. President Obama never overlooked any problems nor was he bias because of a person's beliefs, race or gender. President Obama passed the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which made it a crime to convict someone differently based on their sexuality or gender. Obama passed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009. The act prohibits credit card companies from raising rates without advance notification and limits overdraft and other fees. According to Washington Monthly, President Obama cut the deficit from 9.8 percent to 3.2 percent during his two terms. I respect President Obama for treating everyone equally, including women versus men. Women are usually treated differently from men, including the huge difference of pay because of gender. President Obama passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which prohibits pay discrimination. The act makes the pay equal for men and women working the same jobs and the right to sue their employers if they're suspicious about being discriminated. President Obama passed the housing act for homeless veterans. The rate of homeless veterans dropped by 50 percent after the act was passed. Also, President Obama ended the war in Iraq and arranged for the elimination of Osama Bin Laden. President Obama has helped us all in several ways. I admire him for