President

Earlier this week, George W. Bush’s second term as the 43rd President ended. At that precise moment, Barack Obama became the United States’ 44th President. With his inauguration ceremony, the country closed the second chapter of what is arguably a dynasty and welcomed in a relative newcomer to the country’s highest office. In addition to being a political neophyte in many ways, Barack Obama is also the first Black American to assume the presidency. Both the media and the minority community lauded this fact as not only a point of pride, but also as proof of the opportunity in America. Eerie as it may be, the world of sports provides us with an interesting and well-timed parallel on its largest stage: the 43rd Super Bowl features a dynasty, Pittsburgh, and a newcomer, Arizona. Read more