The world has embraced President Barack Obama as its leader. His victory in the US elections Tuesday returned to the helm of the world someone who is admired for his determination and adored for giving hope to the struggle against discrimination, poverty and injustice.
Born of mixed (black and white) parentage, raised on two religions and on different continents, Obama easily bridged the divide between white and black, Muslim and Christian, poor and rich. His rise is testimony to what human endeavor can achieve with proper focus regardless of the odds.
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