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I am extremely ecstatic about the presidency of Barack Obama. I think he is paving the way for young African-American men like myself. I have very high expectations for Obama, and I am extremely hopeful that he will bring great lasting change not just to America, but to the entire world.

The symbolic value of having an African-American president has certainly eased some racial tensions in America, but they're not gone.

Can I just tell you, I think it's the most beautiful thing about young people today, it gives me so much hope for the future, that they don't really recognize race the way my generation does.

Take the time to discover how African-Americans have had a great impact on this country. In science, education, literature, art, and politics.

It is my hope that as we commemorate Black History Month in the future, we will continue to celebrate the many achievements and rich culture of African-Americans.

Children today will grow up taking for granted that an African-American or a woman can, yes, become the president of the United States.

I sit here as the first African-American attorney general, serving the first African-American President of the United States. And that has to show that we have made a great deal of progress. But there's still more we have to travel along this road so we get to the place that is consistent with our founding ideals.

I hear all the time from our audience about how it's nice to see a positive African-American role model for the younger kids out there that are watching.

I do think, however, that there's a very diverse point of view in the African-American community. There's a lot of different voices that need to be heard. I don't claim and pretend to know the thoughts and opinions and ideas of all African-Americans.

If you want a president who will make things better in the African-American community, you are looking at him. You take a look!