Throughout the six years the President Obama has been in office, I have been able to listen to him give some of the most riveting and emotional speeches I’ve ever heard. Make no mistake about it that this man is one of the great orators of our time. Among American Presidents is ranks right at the top of the list. His ability to touch that emotional fabric of your heart and remind you that above being President, he is a Man, a Father, a Brother, another American citizen.

On Friday, lost in the jubilation of the historic decision of the Supreme Court, was a eulogy delivered by the President for one of victims of the shooting in Charleston, SC. I must tell you that if you haven’t had the opportunity to listen to this passionate, emotional speech, then you have missed another dynamic, impactful speech delivered by this president.

Once again faced with addressing the masses after another national tragedy, President Obama did what only he could do. He reached back and got in touch with his roots. Speaking candidly, emotionally and honestly about the struggles of being Black in America. He reached back into history to help Americans understand that while this act does not in any way represent the entire White community, it does remind us that there are those factions that do not care for African Americans. He reminded us that race has been and will always be the elephant in the room. It is the contentious conversation that can break families up.

President Obama spoke passionately about the need for American hiring practices to embody the American spirit, that just because your name is Jamal and you are of color doesn’t mean you are less qualified than Johnny who is pale skinned and lacks pigment. He reminded us that the reason we didn’t see mass rage and aggression is because this person attacked what has been know as the bedrock of peaceful assembly for most Black people..the church.

While the Black church is far from perfect, it is and will forever be the rallying point for so many in the African American community. It is the place that many grew up in and learned how to become better adults. It was the place that fostered hope and opportunity for young people needing to feel loved and accepted.

The Presidents eulogy reminded us why for so long the Black Church has stood for power in the Black Community. But to me he also reminded us of what we need to do. Get back to the point of uplifting young children and continuing to promote love and acceptance, over hate and disdain. The President showed us that he is just as Black as the person riding the bus to work every day. He showed that he knows the historical context of the song Amazing Grace.

He showed us that he is just a regular guy just like us, who happens to hold the most powerful office in the free world. President Obama reminded us of where we still need to get to, be he also helped us remember that love, peace and the unrelenting Grace of God, that none of us deserve, we can become a better people. That eulogy was one of his greatest speeches because it embodied a people and a culture. It showed that above all he is the nations first Black President and one you can oh so proud of. Black Americans, support this man because he damn sure supports us,