Undeniable Progress

It would be very difficult for a person to claim we are not progressing as a nation after such an historic election. This cartoon shows just how monumental the election of Barack Obama really is. For forty three presidents and over 200 years, the appearance of the man in charge of this nation has not changed much at all; all white males, maybe a little older, and with some white hairs. But now that image has undeniably changed dramatically. The election of an African American to the highest office in the land was unthinkable even 30 years ago. That has all changed now, and Americans have proven that we can see past a person's skin color. But to add a question mark to progress in this sense, is it really as monumental of progress as people say? sure it is, but President-elect Obama is one man and just one case in the fight against racism. Racism will still exist in America for a long time. So although the election is definitely a monumental step in American politics and social life, it cannot be said that this Progress has lifted America above racism, although it is a huge step towards it.