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After 43 Caucasian Presidents of the United States, the idea that we might have minority in the Oval Office is a little refreshing. Sen. Barack Obama has the opportunity to become the nation's first black President (sorry President Clinton fans). We all know that this will change our country in significant ways in terms of race relations. But how will a President Barack Obama change the White House? Here are 5 ways the office of the presidency will change drastically.
1. House Party 5
This will take place on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. You see, Obama will not have ballroom dinners like past presidents. He will have "White Parties" with Diddy, Usher, Chris Rock, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Denzel, and Oprah. I wont even be surprised if I see Star Jones there. These parties will not be tame. They will be frequent and will last all night. Houses in the area will often complain about the noise, and don't be surprised if you hear that the police stopped by.
2. Sylvia's is Leaving Harlem
I'm not talking about the chain there. I'm talking about Ms. Sylvia in the flesh. Obama will have her pack up her kitchen in Harlem, and take charge of the White House Kitchen. Chances are, chefs in the White house can't cook. They are used to serving veil, baked salmon and chicken. We all know Obama is going to be looking for his yams, fried chicken, collard greens, macaroni, and potato salad.
3. Can I have a line-up?
One things for sure is that Obama will install a Barbershop in the White House. He wants his shape-up to be as crisp as possible for all the rose garden press conferences. Not only will he install the barbershop with 3 skilled barbers, he will also get all his buddies- young and old from Chicago to hang out there with him. They will of course talk about politics.
4. Can I have some more BBQ sauce?
During the summer months there will be numerous barbeques. Right on the front lawn for all eyes to see. He will even invite those from the inner city to come in and enjoy the loud 90's R&B jams playing and the ribs. You will see President Obama playing cards with his boys. Like his house parties, his barbeques will last all night and be disruptive to even the tourists walking by.
5. Be Prepared to Wait
President Obama will have journalists waiting for press conferences, country leaders waiting for meetings, and Congress waiting for the State of the Union. Because like most black people, Obama will be late. I'm not talking about "CPT" late, I'm talking about I'm ruler of the free world late. You see how late he already is getting to his rallies. If he is late when he is asking for your vote, imagine how late he will be when he has no one to answer to.
Robb Garvey Thompson writes for Blackline.
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