Obama Credits Education With Boosting ‘Mixed Kid’ and ‘Little Black Girl’ to WH

[jaxx]

Sep 13, 2012 7:18pm
Obama Credits Education With Boosting ‘Mixed Kid’ and ‘Little Black Girl’ to White House

<..> “Education was a gateway of opportunity for me,” Obama told the crowd here. “Let’s face it. You know, a mixed kid from Hawaii born to a single mom is not likely to become president of the United States. But in America, it can happen because of education, because somebody gave me opportunity.

“You know, a little black girl from South Side of Chicago whose mom’s a secretary and dad’s a blue-collar worker, you know, not likely to become first lady of the United States,” he said, referring to his wife, Michelle. “But it happened because she got a great education even though her folks didn’t have a lot of money.”

<..> By virtue of being African-American, I’m attuned to how throughout this country’s ­history there have been times when folks have been locked out of opportunity, and because of the hard work of people of all races, slowly those doors opened to more and more people,” Obama said.

“Equal opportunity doesn’t just happen on its own; it happens because we’re vigilant about it. But part of this is not just because we’re African-American; it’s also because Michelle and I were born into pretty modest means.”

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/201...ite-house/

I really like this, it gives hope to everyone who listens.

[jaxx]

Ricky Watson of Littleton, Colorado wipes tears from his eyes after he thanked President Barack Obama for repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” at a campaign rally in Golden, Colorado, September 13. Watson was kicked out of the Air Force 25 years ago for being gay.

Thanks to http://theobamadiary.com/ for this touching moment.

President Obama has made a difference in our lives by being himself and working for what matters.