By Tegist Dagnew & Bekalu Yegzaw
It was incredible to see Washington DC residents in collective happiness. The unplanned and peacful celebration on November 4th, 2005, started around 10:00pm lasted until 3:00pm, which was caused by Obama's victory.
After a long time of living in fear and insecurity, it seemed on November 4, 2008, African Americans, Whites, and Hispanics, Ethiopians, and people from all walks of life walked, talked, shouted in instant cheerfulness and sense of unity.
The last time that I observed such unity was in 9-11. Only on that day, like on November 4th, I observed perfect strangers embracing each other and comforting each other.
We hope this excitement lasts long and people do not wait for extreme happiness or sadness to comfort and support each other.
Picture: Selam Xavier celebrating the victory on 14 & U - source: washingtonpost.com
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