Obama Watch 1

Joyful. To be President you must be a US citizen. There was controversy over McCain because he was born in Panama. But the courts ruled he was born of US parents and he was a citizen. President-elect Obama was born in Hawaii after it became a state. His mother and father at the time of his birth were US citizens although his father was originally from Kenya. His mother later moved to a foreign country (I think it was Indonesia) and took Barack with her.They returned to the United States. The President-elect has published a copy of his birth certificate on his website. The person in Hawaii responsible for the records says state law doesn't permit the release of the original certificate. Believe me if he wasn't a US citizen, McCain would have dug it up. This is an issue created during the campaign to get people to doubt his legitimacy. He wouldn't have gotten this far if he hadn't been thoroughly vetted.

Posted at 8:32PM on December 2nd 2008 by ERNESTINE WILLIAMS

My Dad passed away in June 1990 and my Mom April 1997. They never thought this day would ever come. I wish they could have seen it. It seems surreal. I am concerned about one thing that I continue to see, President-Elect Obama's birth certificate. Does anyone know what is the deal with this?!! You have a US birth certificate to run for the Presidency. It is being said Obama was possibly not US born?!! How did he get through the race and win without presenting one?!! I am confused.

Posted at 8:03PM on December 2nd 2008 by Joyful

Wow! I moved from the DFW (Dallas / Fort Worth) area to a town with a population of less than 1,200 (YES! it has been culture shock) My spouse is the police chief. As a young man growning up here in East Texas this is not a job he ever dreamed for nor dreamed possible. He to is a first! He too was raised, loved and disciplined by the village, a mom and father, three aunts, grandmother and a host of others. I am just so proud of the Obama Family and their accomplishments and they have demonstrated you should dream the big dreams. I have always been a dreamer and am so happy with the possibilities. The cover(s) will be framed.

Posted at 10:06AM on December 2nd 2008 by Mrs Fred Walker

I can't imagine anyone not wanting these two historic issues! I can't wait to get mine!

Posted at 7:50PM on December 1st 2008 by Cynthia Ingram

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE OBAMA FAMILY. I AM SO PROUD OF EACH OF THEM. THE NIGHT THAT HE WON THE ELECTION, I WAS IN AWE AND IN TEARS. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THEM. MAY GOD BLESS THEM ALWAYS!

Posted at 1:07PM on December 1st 2008 by ARES CROMETY

cogratulation mrs.rogers and may god bless and keep you in his care, may godbless the obama family and keep them in good heatlh,hope they enjoy their journey with god on their side,protecting their kids.

Posted at 10:40PM on November 29th 2008 by monique jackson

2 years ago I was working at a cafe inside a busy financial building in downtown Chicago. I saw Desiree Rodgers come in and I was excited to have the chance to meet a strong black woman who was the head of the Illinois Lottery and later Nicor Gas. She is not a famous celebrity, but more like a local successful businesswoman. I was star struck. Before I could even finish my statement she didnt look me in the eye, she simply nodded as if I was wasting her time and she just wanted her drink and leave. I was kind of offended because she looked at me like I wanted something from her. In these days of video hoes and unsoulful singers, its hard to find a black woman worth looking up to, and who has made her success by working hard, not shaking her butt. Fortunately, her coldness did not break my spirit, but it drove me to the success I have now as a knitwear designer. Hopefully one day I will be a positive role model for someone and I will be WILLING TO LISTEN!

Posted at 2:28PM on November 28th 2008 by zannoah

As a big fan of the comprehensive coverage Essence has provided on issues of concern to African Americans and our families, I am disappointed in your incomplete coverage of President-elect Obama's money team. In the very first slide, you cropped the photo of Melody Barnes, an African American who is slated to be the director of his Domestic Policy Council. Mr. Obama announced her appointment at the same time at the same press conference as the three other individuals you show in the photo. How did such an oversight happen? It's important that your readers see the diversity of talent upon which our new president will be relying. Ms. Barnes is indeed part of the "money team," as she is charged with healthcare reform, a critical part of any economic recovery plan. Come on, Essence -- you're better than the rest. Make sure you cover us accurately and completely.

Posted at 3:09PM on November 25th 2008 by Kenya

President elect Obama was elected and ordained by God for this day and time. God is still in control. Mr. Obama is not our saviour. The Lord Jesus Christ is. It's a blessing from God. We as people need to pray for the new president, that every decision he makes is in God,s will and being Godly decisions for this country, and it all won't happen over night or over the next four years. We have to keep Mr, Obama up in prayer along with his family. May God continue to bless Americia.

Posted at 9:01PM on November 24th 2008 by Alicia D.

For the first time in my life i can say i am proud to be an American and mean it. I hope our President Because yes honey he is yours to, be Blessed continue to keep God first be the example I know he is going to be for the African American People because on thing is for sure I feel a change is coming so for those of you who don't think GOD had this in the plan I feel sorry forr you because, not only did we chose President Obama let me say that again PRESIDENT OBAMA this was in GODS will also. I will always and forever love my FIRST FAMILY.

Posted at 12:05AM on November 21st 2008 by vanessa e.