(I, as well as a host of family and friends have not been able to find this Chicago Sun-Times paper to save my life!)

It warms my heart to see Barack is not only accepted in the black community, but all over the world as well. People tried to make this election into a race issue. Saying we were only voting for Barack because he's black. Not once did they ever take into consideration we were voting for him because he IS the most qualified candidate for the job.

As I looked into the crowd at Grant Park last night I was excited to see the melting pot that encompassed the park and surrounding streets. Every ethnicity was there fellowshipping with each other in pure celebratory bliss. That was a rare sight and I am immensely proud to say this happened in my city. The same city which helped assist Obama along his path to greatness.

We broke down many barriers last night. The most obvious being electing the first black president. Moreover, we showed the world that we can come together and celebrate positively, as well as work together as a team to reach a common goal.

Americans pat yourselves on the back! History was made and you were there front and center. Our children, and their children will read about this in history books and you'll proudly be able to say "I was there. I helped make that happen." Not only did you witness greatness, you assisted in it.