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Robbie Bell Licensed Real Estate Broker
President Obama ’ s legacy will be forever ingrained in the minds of young Black people all over this country , and some parts of the world ; and ,
those not born yet , “ Yes , you can !”. You can become whatever you set your sights to be , including the President of these United States .
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Bill Diggs President Mourning Family Founda�on
President Obama restored my faith in my country and helped me to understand how important the office of the President can be to an everyday American . He set standards for family life in
a way that will never be forgo�en . Having met him on mul�ple occasions , I know that he has a genuine love of people .
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Lisa Hogan Execu�ve Director & CEO
Chrysler Minority Dealers Associa�on
He was an extraordinary global leader . His intellect , decisive ac�ons , and economic policies saved the country from a Great Depression and
orchestrated the recovery from the Great Recession , including rescuing the auto industry . His Administra�on improved the quality of life , security , health , educa�on , and economic opportuni�es for millions of Americans .
Through it all , President Obama exemplified dignified intelligent leadership and respect . The First Family
conducted
Eric Knowles themselves with President & CEO
Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce class , providing a pla�orm for not just Americans but all of the world to
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emulate . He is and was a symbol that said , that in America if you believe and if you do the right thing you can become anything , including the President of the United States of America .
Beatrice Louissaint President and CEO Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council ( FSMSDC )
Speaking to President Obama in a receiving line , I felt he heard me and cared about my causes . President Obama , thank you also for caring for the
youngest and the most vulnerable , and for being such a great role model for black families . May we all learn from your example .
I spent President Obama ’ s 2012 re-elec�on night at Mc Cormick Place in Chicago watching the results in the
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Suzan McDowell # ChiefCircleGladiator , Circle of One Marke�ng
President ’ s Friends & Family Suite with Kamala
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Harris , Angela Basse� , Aisha Tyler and Lynn Whi�ield . I was the guest of the celebrated actress Alfre Woodard who happens to be my dear friend of over 20 years and a very influen�al Obama surrogate . A�er all the speeches , around 2am , President Obama came into the suite and addressed and hugged us all . Then he waved at me like he knew me . For once , I had no words .
Bernade�e Morris CEO of Sonshine Communica�ons and Black PR Wire
The Obama Presidency marked a momentous �me in history .
From skillfully naviga�ng our country out of an economic crisis , to developing and implemen�ng the first-ever
affordable healthcare program , Mr . Obama delivered !
He drove America forward . His legacy gives me hope that “ Yes we can ," and yes we will overcome .
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Shevrin Jones State Representa�ve , Shevrin D . Jones , District 101
President Obama ' s legacy was not just a symbol for the African- American community , but it was a stamp of opportunity for black men . His
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policies will forever live on , but what he meant to me as a black man , encourages me that I CAN be greater and I CAN go further .
Dr . Larry Rice , President Johnson & Wales University North Miami Campus
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Because of President Obama , my daughters and children all over the world know that we can accomplish anything if we work hard , prepare ourselves
and believe . Their reality is that irrespec�ve of race , ethnicity , LGBT iden�ty or socio-economics , one can achieve great success . This inspira�on is a new normal and part of his legacy .
As a 2016 Presiden�al Life�me Achievement Award Recipient signed by President Barack Obama , I am proud to have a piece of history to share in his legacy . I witnessed God ’ s purpose being fulfilled . “ Purpose Never Dies™ ” it lives through us . President Obama proved that dreams don ’ t die , they just need us to give them life . President Obama was pre-des�ned for greatness , and so are we ! I thank God for allowing me to witness love in ac�on .
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Mayor Oliver Gilbert City of Miami Gardens
Barack Obama ’ s presidency proves the American Dream is alive ; The idea that all men are created equal . The idea that beyond place and sta�on of
birth , through affirma�on of fellow ci�zens , you can be the voice , face , and representa�ve of a greater America . My son prays for him every night .
The na�on ’ s 44th President , Barack Hossein Obama , is memorialized as one of the greatest presidents ever to
Jasmin Shirley , Senior Vice President Broward Health Community Health Services
serve this country with dignity , intelligence ,
style and grace ! His legacy : vigilant leadership ; victorious outcomes in spite of obstacles and roadblocks ; blessing to more than 20 million people who obtained health insurance .
Through 100 Black Men of South Florida and 5000 Role Models of Excellence , I see hundreds of young men like President
Keith R . Tribble President & CEO Jackson Health Founda�on
Obama on the horizon . I believe
that his legacy of hope and his call to ac�on of “ yes , we can ” shows our youth that there are endless possibili�es - if you dare to dream .
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