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Who knew in any of our lifetimes we'd see the first black president? I called my dad today and for the first time in my life, I heard him cry. He was kicked out of medical school because of a petition against him because he was black. At 77 years ago, he never thought he'd see this happen. I'm so grateful that my uncle, who lives in Washington, D.C. and grew up during segregation and the civil rights movement, and who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, could see this before he passes.

I've had the amazing opportunity to be able to have dinner with the Clintons, have family friends that were civil rights leaders, and even meet incredible people such as Jesse Jackson, the late Coretta Scott King, and even Nelson Mandela. Since I've been very young, I've always been very much involved with politics, mostly thanks to my incredible (and resourceful) parents. This is why this election has held a special place in my heart. What are your thoughts on the 2008 election and/or conquering civil rights impairments in general?