Hi.  There shouldn't be any problem with what color somebody is.  As long as they know what there doing and keep their word, than I would pick whomever.  Racism is something very common but you really shouldn't judge a book by it's cover.  I say pick who is best, no matter what color!!

Very Very True!

I think it will serve America good to have a change. I hope he gets elected because it would make a major change in history!

True, very true. I'm not sure either, but discrimination should be long gone by now.

Hi. No, there has not been an African American president of the United States before. Obama could be the first. Personally, I hope he is elected. I am also aware that unfortunately, there is still prejudice in America and Obama's race could effect the result. I wish it was different but it's not.

Hi Akin, This is Tempress writing from the U.S. It's good to have someone like you out there. I believe everyone has equal opportuntity in the U.S. Actually, I'm doing a project for my art class and I was wondering if you could be of assistance. I want to find out about teen life in Nigeria, what music do you listen to, what do you guys do for fun, what places do you hang out, and do you have challenges that you face as a teen? Well, I have more questions, but until I hear from you. Thanks for being there!!!! Tempress

Hi. I am Elise. There hasn't been a African-American president yet, but they are allowed to campaign and run for office. I want John McCain as president but between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, I want Obama. That's just my opinion.

So far, in the United States there has never been a president other than white males. But, in this upcoming election, we will probably have either a female or even more likely, and African American male.

Well, there haven't been any black presidents but, a black candidate is running in the elections so there is a chance he might win.

My name is Megan and I live in the United States and this would be the first black president. I really wish he would get into office because we need to diversify and expand. Obama has great ideas that we could all learn from.

No, there hasn't been a black president. There is one running for president now. Sadly, I think the skin color is an issue. I agree that we are all humans and we all need to be treated with respect.

Hi. No, there has never been a black president or a female president. But I hope there will be a change this year. Barack Obama is a black man running for president. Hillary Clinton is a women, she is also running for president. I hope one of them win!! It is good for a change. But I wonder what it would be like to have a women or a black president. Jennah/United States

No, there has not been a Black president in the United States. The times have changed and it is very likely that in the upcoming election Obama may become the first Black president. At this point, people of all races and genders are given a fair shot at presidency according to our rules and laws. I'm not saying discrimination hasn't played a role in keeping a colored person or woman out of the White House. But, we cannot change the individual opinions of our citizens. They are entitled to believe what they will and so remnants of racism and sexism still may be playing a part in keeping the American people as whole more likely to pick a white male as our president. Holden/United States

Hi Steven, You're right, Blacks have run for president, but their campaigns did not go anywhere. Blacks are not the majority in the U.S., whites are. So any Black president would need a strong white base to win. Sadly, many whites in this country (especially in the South) are not ready to take that step. I heard that things are much better in Canada. Is that true? I may move. I'm tired of the discrimination. It's real. I've had friends turn their back on me because others have changed their minds about race. My best friend from the 1-8th grade won't even talk to me anymore. Another one called me the n-word when I wouldn't give up my seat on the school bus one morning. I know it sounds unreal, but it's true. Take a trip down here. The ignorance (from both sides: Black and White) will astonish you! Kanesha

Hi Jose, Chances are that there will be a Black president in the United States before any other minority. The Black American have been in this country for over 400 years. That's longer than any group other than the Native Americans, Mexican Americans and White Europeans (including the British, French, Portuguese and Spanish). Once one minority has become president, then others will follow. Hopefully, America can become a truly diverse country (like Spain). Right now, everyone is like oil and water. They can be in the same container without every mixing. Kanesha

Hi Mike, It's not about wanting a black president over a white one. What it boils down to is identity and relations. Can the president relate to the people? We are far from point where race is not an issue. There are still people alive today (my grandmother) that lived during the times of segregation and Jim Crow laws and they have not forgotten how hard it was to be ANY minority (female, Asian, black, Native American, homosexual, etc.) during this time period. Everyone should have a chance to become president, but up until this election, that has not been the case. Kanesha