Emotionally American: An Immigrant's Perspective

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Tuesday January 20, 2009 · 7:49 PM PST

2009/01/20 · 19:49

At my naturalization ceremony a few years ago, I was told to denounce my Nigeria and declare my US citizenship. I confess to not really fully repeating the words about denouncing mostly because as messed up as we are as a country, i still have great pride in identifying with Nigeria. It was really my life for a long time. And at that time, America was just where I lived.

And then these past few months, today ... i get the appeal of this great nation. I get why one tribe or one race or one people cannot claim such a dynamic peoplehood. It is truly much bigger than one set of ideology; the best of all people and all ideas.

Today I am more than proud to be an American and to raise my future children as Americans. They will not have one culture but a beautiful blend of the many that make up this great union.

There are already a few crazy things President Obama has inspired me to do ...

olorie

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Saturday January 17, 2009 · 7:39 PM PST

2009/01/17 · 19:39

Looking ahead to let's say 2029, what do you Kossacks think people will remember the most about this year's Inauguration aside from the obvious and awesome fact that Barack is our nation's first Black President? I am actually looking for input in order to pull together a Top 5 list that will be featured as a sidebar to an article I am writing.

If I get some good responses, I can compile them and put up a poll so we can all vote for the official top five responses.

What are your thoughts people?

Church In Portland Asking Couples To Elope For Obama

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Thursday October 02, 2008 · 1:51 PM PDT

2008/10/02 · 13:51

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One of the most popular wedding chapels in Portland, Brooks Hill Historic Church, is inviting couples to vote with their hearts this month by eloping for Obama. For October weddings, Brooks Hill is offering couples the option of donating 100 percent of all wedding package proceeds directly to Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign campaign.

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Emotionally American: An Immigrant's Perspective

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Church In Portland Asking Couples To Elope For Obama