Black is Back

This week we have witnessed a great part of history in two countries that share those three sacred colours on their flags. Just a couple of days apart, two ambitious black men made their dreams  come, with the help and gratitude of millions.

On Sunday, Lewis Hamilton won the Formula One world championship in Brazil, resulting in him being the youngest driver to take the title at the age of 23 and the first British champion in 12 years.

The following Tuesday, with great honour, Democrat Barack Obama won the presidential campaign, making him the first black president of the United States of America.

With this phenomenal success in a short period, Black history shall not be looked back in vain.

According to ITV, an average of 8.8 million viewers tuned in to watch Lewis Hamilton win the championship, making it the most watched race since ITV began broadcasting the sport in 1997.

Hamilton took the championship title away from Damon Hill who won it in 1996. Along with this Hamilton also has taken the title of being the youngest member of this sport away from Fernando Alonso.

With all the adrenaline pumping, Lewis says: “It’s amazing. I need to get my breath back. Give me some time.”

After all the excitement, once Hamilton managed to get out of his vehicle and escape the media mob he was praised by his dad Anthony Hamilton, brother Nicholas and girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger from girl band the Pussycat Dolls.

After it was announced Obama had won the election, he made a speech in front of thousands of supporters in his home town Chicago.

With his love and gratitude to his family and daughters he says: “Sasha and Malia, I love you both more than you can imagine, and you have earned the new puppy that’s coming with us to the White House.”

With Obama’s inspirational speeches and determination, there is no doubt about it; he is the best man for the job.

With this in mind he detained votes from Florida, Virginia and Colorado, all of which voted Republican in 2004. I guess blue is the new red.

Due to inauguration, Obama will have to wait until 20 January 2009 to become the official president of the United States.

So let’s hope for a brighter new year to come.