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UMass alumni Daryl Popper and Eric Athas, now working in Washington, D.C., photoblog the events surrounding this Tuesday’s inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
A victory for Barack Obama was portrayed as a symbol of change in U.S. politics, and to world leaders, the possibility for change in the United States’ relationship with other countries. In a time of war and great economic turmoil, however, being a symbol is not enough. Now, with the whole world watching, President-elect Barack Obama must deliver.
After eight years of Republican policy in America, it was no secret where foreign loyalties lay in this year’s presidential election. In a recent poll conducted by The Guardian, eight major countries were asked who they would elect as the next President of the United States, and all eight countries favored Barack Obama.
Come Jan. 20, a black man will make history when he assume the highest position of power possible in the United States. By now, we know all about the drama and historic precedents that were set in this election campaign. But how did it all come together so perfectly for Obama? How were Americans able to put aside any prejudices or stereotypes they may have held? Did race play as big of a role in this election as one may think?
“Yes we can,” cried crowds nationwide as Barack Obama trumped John McCain in Tuesday night’s presidential election. Obama, the 47-year-old first term senator, won the popular vote and electoral vote by an overwhelming majority becoming the nation’s first black president.
UMass journalism students packed into Flavin Auditorium on Monday to hear Pulitzer Prize-winning writer David Maraniss give his talk, “Playing for Keeps: Race, Sports and Politics.”
Anthony Lake – Former National Security Advisor and currently serving as chief foreign policy advisor to Senator Barack Obama, addressed University of Massachusetts students on Nov. 28.
