He's not Muslim

Okay, I love Barack Obama and I had to come to his defense. I've heard several people say he is a Muslim. He is not! Obama is an Kenyan name. This I learned after reading his biography, Dreams of My Father. Obama tells the story of how important his family has been to his growth and development as a man, particularly as a Black man. Obama's mother is White and hails from Kansas and his father is Black and was from Africa. They met in Hawaii, while both were in graduate school. He understands life from a variety of views, having spent most of his years with his maternal grandparents, but lives life as a Black man. After reading this book, I learned why and how he became such a well rounded person and wants life to be better for ALL Americans. He spent time in third world countries and has seen and experienced poverty in its lowest form.

I encourage all to pick up this book and learn more about this fascinating man. He has a passion that stems from working with grassroots organizations. He has seen the struggles of the poor and working class. I haven't followed him as closely as I should, but I know that he is a man who is working for bipartisan government, so I know his opponents will be many. He has been criticized for many things, including not being Black enough. Go figure...

After reading this book, you will find that he has attended the Church of Christ since his days as a grassroots leader in Chicago. In fact, the title of his second book, The Audacity of Hope stems from a sermon he heard. So, please, before we start judging this man, or any other person, find and read the facts. When we receive messages that are gossip or rumors, check the facts. In fact, I always to to snopes.com to verify information.

Go Barack Obama!