This is the day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice in it. And our nation, certainly has a lot to be glad and rejoice about.

Around the world, and across the United States, young and old, rich and poor, handicapped and non-handicapped,  and people of all races and nationalities are rejoicing because of the election of Senator Barack Obama to the position of President of the United States of America.

The message of unity, change, and transformation is being echoed from sea to shining sea, and continent to continent.

So many of us, from so many different backgrounds and age groups, became passionately involved in this 21 month long campaign.  There was volunteering, fundraising, making phone calls, attending rallies, text messaging, knocking on doors, presenting the facts about your candidate to friends, family, and anyone else who would listen.

And then, when the polls opened-up, those who were registered to vote, turned-out in record numbers to exercise their constitutional right, and participate in the democratic process.

As you know, Jonzun Radio Kids, is known around the world as The Voice of Young America. My plight is to encourage and inspire listeners to recognize and utilize their talents, because I know, that we kids, tweens, and teens can make a difference, and we can make a change, and a positive one at that!

Throughout this election time, I reached out to each of you through my "Devote To Vote" campaign, and begged each of you to urge anyone you knew ages 18 and up to get to the polls and vote, because your future, my future, your family's future, and the future of our nation was at stake.

Well, CONGRATULATIONS, to everyone who participated, because even just one person can make a difference.  In fact, it's estimated that between 21.6 million - 23.9 million young Americans, ages 18-29 voted in the Nov. 4, 2008 Presidential election.  An increase of 2.2 million from 2004.

And today, we have the 44th President of the United States of America, President Elect, Mr. Barack Obama.

When Senator Barack Obama won I thought of Lady Liberty, and her book of recipes -- a melting pot filled with people from lands near and far, all searching and striving for opportunity, freedom, and the American dream.

Much before, then Senator, Mr. Barack Obama's announcement to enter into the race for President I would look at the pictures of our nation's presidents.  And I'd always think, from President George Washington to President George W. Bush, there's something lacking in the representation of our nation -- diversity; which is the centerpiece of our nation.

Here's a simple analogy. Think about one of your favorite foods, say for example, pizza. Can you imagine just having the dough, but no sauce or cheese? Well, it wouldn't be pizza.  And that's how it felt to me, before Senator Barack Obama won the 2008 Presidential election. diversity was missing; the key ingredient that makes-up America.

President Elect, Mr. Barack Obama, Sir, I certainly congratulate and thank-you for your commitment to the hopes and ideals of our great nation.

Whether you were rooting for Senator McCain or Senator Barack Obama, I believe this election can serve as a reminder and inspiration to all off us that we should always follow our dreams regardless if the odds seem like they're stacked against you.