Well, since I last wrote about President Obama's visit to UNC, a few things have happened. Yesterday I was able to get a ticket and then this morning I went -- later than I should have -- to Carmichael auditorium. I'd been watching people line up from my office window since I don't know maybe 8:30 (which is probably 1/4 of a mile away from the auditorium, which tells you something about the line). The doors opened at 10. But, having gotten my ticket late I figured I'd be nonchalant about this and arrive at the auditorium late as well, which as it turns out appeared to be a rather bad idea ... because the auditorium was already full by the time I made it through security. I and everyone else arriving with me and I guess after me was pushed back to the overflow room, Woollen Gym. This happens to be where FDR spoke when he was here. That was a while ago, obviously. We were all clinging to the hope that Obama might make an appearance. For there was a stage with a huge American flag in back and a microphone. As we watched the introductions and then the pledge of allegiance and the singing of our national anthem on the giant screen, all broadcast from Carmichael, things began to look bleak. I was standing there reading Greg Dorr's fabulous book on eugenics, Segregation's Science. In short, I was concluding "it does not look likely."
Then, suddenly, Obama entered the room the crowd broke into screams of "yes we can!" I dropped Segration's Science on the floor (sorry Greg! -- I'll talk about your book in a later post) and pulled out my camera. Obama said something along the lines of, "I know you all didn't get a seat in the auditorium, so I wanted to come by and say hi." Then he shook everyone's hand (except, perhaps, for me -- I was working on trying to get some pictures--with less success than I would have liked). All in all I can say that I've never seen the mood of a room change so much so quickly. I guess that's no surprise. Further testimony to the idea, keep hope alive. Afterwards everyone was looking at their cameras and cell phones and texting -- a very cool scene to look around the room and see everyone peering into their technology.
Next up for politicial celebrities in Chapel Hill is Attorney General Eric Holder, who's speaking at the law school graduation in May.
It looks fascinating, Obama has charisma, is close to the people and their problems, you have luck to have a president like him.
That's the image that people see.
Their preparation and their way of passing is excellent.
Their struggle for social improvement is exemplary, but I think the economic barriers prevent it.
Good luck.
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