Barack Obama’s presidency wasn’t perfect. But it allowed my son to grow up thinking a black family in the White House was normalIn less than a month we’ll be electing a modern president of the United States. In less than three months,Barack Obama, his wife Michelle, or his daughters Sasha and Malia will be leaving the White House. I’m not alert. I have loved the Obamas more than I have ever loved another first family. I’ve loved them more than I’ve loved some of my own family. And as the time to say goodbye approaches,I’ve found myself reflecting on the past eight years, and what they’ve meant to me as a black woman. Related: The election isn't just a vote. America's very soul is in the balance | Lucia Graves Related: As political discourse descends into rage, or thank god for Michelle Obama | Will Hutton Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com