Comment on "Obama said to impact political system, black narrative"

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:21:46 -0500

Jambo! (Hi/swahili)

As I view the phenomenon of Obama here in Kenya I am delighted to see young people, especially Colgate students, get motivated about politics. I am most proud to see that Colgate remains a leader and produces future politicians to help make America a better and safer place.

I remember in the 1980's when I was a Colgate undergraduate student. There was a group of students protesting Apartheid in South Africa. I wondered, what are they doing this for, who cares what goes on in South Africa. It is even worse, because as an African American myself, I had very little knowledge of what was really going on in South Africa.

To make a long story short, this group of students pressed the issue of South Africa and soon Colgate University, along with many other institutions, were pulling out of South Africa. It was only a matter of time and Nelson Mandela was set free.

This began my political thinking that when a group of young people put their minds and talents together they can accomplish extraordinary things. So I encourage all Colgate students to vote! You can actually make a difference and in the end you will see results and we can together change the world.

Stacy Harris
Class of 1988
Americans in Kenya for Obama

- Stacy Harris

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