Let Us Celebrate!
From tears to smiles, there were celebrations everywhere after President-elect Barack Obama’s landslide win. I know I partied and enjoyed the momentous occasion.
Above, Sherri Shepherd became very emotional while explaining why she voted by Barack Obama.
After the cut, see Condoleezza Rice finally responded to this historic moment in history. I understand why she stayed mum about the race but I believe she voted for Obama even if she won’t admit it.
For those that do not know, Dr. Rice was the 5th girl of the “For Little Girls” that died in the 1963 church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. I believe she truly understands the significance of Obama’s win.
Colin Powell talks about being “overjoyed” at Obama’s win!
Oprah Winfrey was finally “unleashed” to discuss her support for Obama, and just as a testament to her power in this country, there is no doubt that she was very much a huge factor in Obama’s win!
Kanye West reacts to Obama win via Twitter… I couldn’t help but tear up reading this last night!
Beyonce reacts:
Attention, Mr. president-elect: Come Inauguration Day, Beyonce is at your service.
“I’m there. I can’t wait. I feel like all of us, we’re ready to do whatever we have to do. Whatever they want — if they need me to volunteer, they need me to sing, I’m there, and I’m ready,” a giddy Beyonce said in an interview the day after Barack Obama made history in becoming the nation’s first elected black president.
The singer couldn’t stop beaming after Obama’s win over Republican John McCain on Tuesday. In fact, she was so inspired, she wore a blue suit and tie in honor of Obama — with stiletto heels that were red, white and blue.
“I’ve never been so patriotic!” she laughed. “I’m just beyond excited.”
Beyonce was supposed to be in Japan on Election Night to promote her upcoming album, “I Am … Sasha Fierce,” but decided to postpone it at the last minute.
“I said, ‘What am I doing? I’m completely making a bad decision. I have to go home, I’m gonna kill myself if I’m not home in America,’” she said. “I knew I needed to be here.”
After going with hubby Jay-Z, Diddy, Mary J. Blige and others to states like Pennsylvania, Florida, and Ohio just before the election, she watched the returns Tuesday night with family and friends in her home. She was not only inspired by Obama, but McCain’s concession as well: “McCain’s speech was so classy.”
The 27-year-old said the win was particularly important for the inspiration it gave to African-Americans.
“My nephew, who is 4, when we say, ‘You can do whatever, you can be whatever,’ it’s not cliche. You have no doubt that it’s not true,” she said.
The election even brought Beyonce to tears, though she says it was the good kind: “I fell asleep crying and smiling at the same time,” she laughed. I woke up with mascara running and a smile on my face!” [SOURCE]
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