AJC.com > Talk of the town > Archives > 2009 > January > 19
Monday, January 19, 2009
Share your expectations of an Obama presidency
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Metro Atlantans will join millions across the globe watch Barack Obama become the 44th president of the United States.
It is a historical period for this country as Obama takes the oath of office. He takes the oath one day after the official MLK holiday, that honors the work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., who dreamed of a day when people would be judged by the content of their character and not the color of their skin.
What are your expectations for the new president? What would you like him to say in his inaugural address? Share your experiences and thoughts.
Permalink | Comments (26) | Post your comment |
Obama’s call to volunteerism
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
President-elect Barack Obama has urged millions of Americans to use the Martin Luther King holiday as a day of service, helping others less fortunate.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee has joined forces with the Corporation for National and Community Service and Facebookto spread the word about how people can get involved.
In Atlanta and elsewhere, organizations and churches are also getting the word out. The Obamas plan to spend part of their day volunteering.
How will you spend the King holiday? Do you plan to volunteer? Do have suggestions for others interested in volunteering? Send us your volunteer photos!
