African+American+Presidentss

=**__Sudden Changes__**= The dawn of a new day was apparent when the first even African American president, Barack Obama was elected into office November 5, 2008. This event in history is very important because it signifies change and willingness of the american people to accept differences. He previously served as an United States senator for Illinois from January 2005 until he announced his candicicy for president. A native of the islands of Hawaii he graduated from Columbia University and Harvard Law School. His wife, Michelle and him have two daughters and currently reside in Chicago, Illinois.