And the winner is...

The world’s most influential black man of all time is… not Dr. King or Malcolm X, but Barack Obama! Yes the young, brash, thoughtful Senator has done what many of our other Afro-American/ Black men in the history of the United States of America have not been able to do and that is to unite a nation that really is ready for a dramatic change.

So, I made that statement to a group of co-workers and colleagues and got mixed reviews regarding this topic. Some of the older attorneys that I work for felt as if I had broken some type of unspoken rule when bringing up this topic but let’s explore this theory.

For starters none of “our” great black leaders have ever held an office. Surely none of them had this much impact on the voting process other than actually fighting for voting rights which is no small accomplishment, but at any point were they were not the most popular men in the country at the time. Now with all that being said, the young Senator from Illinois is only half way to the White House and yet it feels as if not only do blacks, in general, have a chance at greatness but also all minorities (communities of color) have a chance at greatness in this country. I just wonder if Mr. Obama also realizes that for him to take the White House would make him the greatest black leader in the history of the world! Yes I said it the world.

Here are just some of my points:

1. He would become the leader of the free world in which no black man ever can say they had the power to do.
2. His popularity is such that he has survived several vicious attacks on his character and has not even flinched and might have even gain some supporters who are tired of dirty politics.
3. His connection with all races and age groups.

So here it is my challenge to anyone who thinks that I am an Obama apologist (even though now my obvious Obama man-crush is showing) or that I am just saying this because I myself am black, but just think about the possibilities that will open young minority students across the board. His election to the Big House would mean that race relations around the world would improve as well as this notion that Afro-Americans can be thoughtful and intelligent.

For those of you who disagree, I would like to hear why so please send in your comments or point of views on this topic and I will easily shoot down any of the points you deem valid to make your case. Until next time dear readers…