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November 5, 2008

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Barack Obama First African American President

Barack Obama told supporters that "change has come to America," as he addressed the country for the first time as the president-elect. "The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even one term, but America -- I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you -- we as a people will get there," Obama said in Chicago, Illinois.

Police estimated that 125,000 people gathered in Grant Park to hear Obama claim victory.
Obama said he was looking forward to working with Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin "to renew this nation's promise in the months ahead." Continue reading

November 4, 2008

Celebs rally more voters

Philadelphia was the place to be on the eve of Election Day, as hip-hop's finest shut down the streets in support of Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama. A-list stars such as Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and Diddy were on hand to rally voters at the Last Chance For Change in Philadelphia Block Party. Did you Barack the Vote? source

Hundreds of mourners gather for private Hudson family funeral

Hundreds of mourners attended a private funeral service for Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson's slain mother, brother and nephew Monday at a South Side church.

A composed Hudson paused before the bodies of her relatives before giving her mother a final kiss, said attendees of the invitation-only service.

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Rev. Jesse Jackson were among those who spoke at the three-hour service for Darnell Hudson Donerson, 57, Jason Hudson, 29, and Julian King, 7. Continue reading