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And so it begins…
Our nation is experiencing it's 45th peaceful transfer of power from one Commander-in-Chief to another. But this time, for many of us, this presidential shift has been strikingly different.
We've gone from the height of exultation… witnessing the installation and later re-election of the nation's first Black President. And though his presidency may have fallen short in some specific areas, the reality is, over the past eight years, we've seen him serve this nation honorably and effectively. We've watched as he's shepherded us out of nothing short of economic calamity, while simultaneously facing down and overcoming an unprecedented level of vitriol, obstruction and disrespect.
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http://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/opinion-massive-resistance-way-forward-black-america-n710531
Our nation is experiencing it's 45th peaceful transfer of power from one Commander-in-Chief to another. But this time, for many of us, this presidential shift has been strikingly different.
We've gone from the height of exultation… witnessing the installation and later re-election of the nation's first Black President. And though his presidency may have fallen short in some specific areas, the reality is, over the past eight years, we've seen him serve this nation honorably and effectively. We've watched as he's shepherded us out of nothing short of economic calamity, while simultaneously facing down and overcoming an unprecedented level of vitriol, obstruction and disrespect.
Read more
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/opinion-massive-resistance-way-forward-black-america-n710531