“Finally, black women have a positive image to look up to,” exclaimed a Democratic delegate who had the opportunity to witness Michelle Obama’s DNC opening night’s speech.
Watching Michelle Obama speak Monday night made the Presidential nomination of Barack Obama a reality.
Though Monday’s events were overall emotional, Mrs. Obama’s speech caused many teary eyes. As the potential First Wife, Obama reached out to America sharing the values and beliefs of her family.
She talked about her parent’s sacrifices and support lead her and her brother, Craig, to make great strides educationally, career wise and with family. “He and my mom poured everything they had into me and Craig. It was the greatest gift a child can receive: never doubting for a single minute that you're loved and cherished and have a place in this world. And thanks to their faith and hard work, we both were able to go on to college.”
Though race was not mentioned during Michelle Obama’s speech, her formal presentation to the country stirred a wide range of emotions from men/women, black/white.
But black women were likely more moved than any other group that evening as many of them saw themselves in Michelle Obama and it felt that she was speaking on behalf of the hundreds of years of women who have somehow found a way to be an excelled employee, devoted wife and adoring mother.
“…Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values: that you work hard for what you want in life; that your word is your bond and you do what you say you're going to do; that you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don't know them and even if you don't agree with them. And Barack and I set out to build lives guided by these values and pass them on to the next generation, because we want our children and all children in this nation to know that the only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.”
More than anything, Michelle Obama’s speech gives young girls a role model who made her accomplishments and contributions to society by hard work, determination, dedication and ambition.
