“I remember when Barack [Obama] won the nomination, I called my 85 year-old mother,” Lee recalls. “She said she’d never thought she’d see the day.”
Lee says that the network will continue to run specials surrounding the election and that on Nov. 4, the entire day will be dedicated to broadcasting up to the minute voting news. She said that it’s vital that BET plays its part during this historic time in history.
“We’re living through such an amazing time,” she said. “On November 4 we’re going to elect the first black president of the United States!”
While her enthusiasm for Sen. Obama’s election was apparent, she also warned that the black community had to support him even after he moves into the White House.
“I think that unfortunately we’re living in such a tough time in this country and in the world that when Barack does become president it’s going to be tough for him,” she said. “I think it’s imperative for all of us to be there and support him and do our part.” -j.h.
