Can Obama change the worlds perceptions of black men?
As today’s Pew Research poll of two dozen nations shows a shift in America’s image around the world, there’s no doubt that the international community’s view of President Obama is high. The world is enamored with Obama, and perceptions of America and Americans have changed for the better since he was elected. As a black Briton, I will be the first to admit that I was skeptical about whether Obama was going to make it to the White House. But the closer he got, there more it dawned on me that having a black man as president of the most powerful country in the world would have a knock on effect not only on Americans but on the rest of the world. His every word and deed would be watched as the ultimate image of what a black man could be. I wondered what this would do for the image of men of color around the world. As a professional speaker I get the opportunity to travel around the UK and the world and inspire audiences about possibilities. On a number of occasions people have made remarks
