President's Day: A Black President in the Making
During Black History Month we examine influential African-Americans in politics
Significant African-American Politicians Break Down Racial Barriers
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and wife Michelle wave to supporters during an election night rally at the Xcel Energy Center in St Paul , Minnesota, June 03, 2008. Obama made history on June 3, 2008, capturing the Democratic presidential nomination as the first black candidate to top a major-party ticket, after a giant-slaying win over Hillary Clinton. (Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images)
