Priceless. Photo of the Day: Family Dinner

[sheshe2]

Photo of the Day: Family Dinner

Shortly after arriving at his hotel on Friday, the president gathered in the hotel restaurant with about three dozen relatives. Obama sat in the middle of two long tables, with his step-grandmother, known as Mama Sarah, seated to his right and his half-sister, Auma Obama, a close confidante, seated to his left.

This reminds me of part of President Obama's interview with the BBC before he left on this trip. Jon Sopel asked him about the "unfinished business" of his presidency, specifically on race. Here's part of what he said:

What I will say is that - eight years - well, after eight years of my presidency, that children growing up during these eight years will have a different view of race relations in this country and what's possible.

When it comes to creating a different view of what's possible in this country, watching the African American President of the United States having a dinner with his relatives in Kenya...priceless.

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[Iliyah]

1. K & R

[Marie Marie]

2. Heartwarming for sure.

[calimary]

12. Definitely!

What an amazing story. What an amazing journey this man has been on. I'm proud and impressed.

[JDPriestly]

3. I agree that, thanks to his presidency, children, regardless of their own racial identification,

who grow up today will have a different view on race.

But still, it is urgent that we change our understanding of police authority and of police responsibility to all citizens regardless of race right now. This is urgent.

There can be no delay.

[freshwest]

4. Hey, hey! n/t

[Cha]

5. When it comes to creating a different view of what's possible in this country, watching the African

American President of the United States having a dinner with his relatives in Kenya...priceless."

Yes. Priceless! They're so happy.. what an occasion.. President Obama's Mom would be so proud of her son.

Thank you, she, for your OP from smartypants.

[Uncle Joe]

6. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, sheshe.

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

7. While I have criticized some of President Obama's actions in office, I do find a lot to love

about this man! Strength. Grace. Intelligence. Humanity. Patience. Empathy. And yes, beauty. What a freaking amazing smile.

[Cleita]

9. I agree. I wish he hadn't made some of the political bedfellows he did, but otherwise I really

like this man.

[Hekate]

8. ~*~

[me b zola]

10. Its good to look into the eyes of family. n/t

[okasha]

11. Lovely picture.

[malaise]

13. Lovely indeed

genuine warmth in those smiles

[dixiegrrrrl]

21. Almost nice to hear the sound of popping heads all over this state.

Esp. after his comment about first American Kenyan Pres.

[Lee-Lee]

14. Amazing picture

It really warms my heart to see this coming together.

[wolfie001]

15. History has been made!!!

Not only did we see it first hand, we were on the right side of it!

[madokie]

18. Yup

many of us helped to make it happen too

[Glorfindel]

16. That's MY President! I couldn't be more proud

Also, having just lost my last remaining sister in May, I can appreciate how lucky those two siblings are to have each other.

[madokie]

17. The most awesome man on the face of this earth right now

and he is my President.

[sheshe2]

19. Awesome, yes he is.

Thanks madokie, so proud of PBO~

[madokie]

20. I've never been more proud of anyone in my life

than this President. In face of all the shit the 'CONs threw at him he has been able to stay calm, collected and professional. Going about the job we elected him to do and doing one hell of a good job of it in spite of the pukes.

I'd have told them to Fuck Off a long time ago if it was me in his place is what I know for a fact.

[City Lights]

22. Great picture! Thanks for posting! nt

[Jamaal510]

23. I'm going to miss

Pres. O after January 2017. There's literally no candidate running on either side whose personality is as electric and as humongous as his. He has inspired people worldwide, and continues to be popular worldwide (including in Kenya). His successor is going to have a hard time topping his act.

[sheshe2]

24. I love him too, Jamaal.

He will be a tough act to follow.

[SunSeeker]

25. K & R

[Kath1]

26. Beautiful!

He looks so happy here. A wonderful President. So glad so see him taking some time to enjoy life!

[sheshe2]

27. Happy and at ease, Kath1.

Sweet to see, very sweet.

[Kath1]

28. Very sweet, indeed!

A man of peace that I admire greatly. Just a great and genuine person.