Washington Post: In Obama's Run, Finding A Long-Sought Sense of Acceptance
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Remember last month, when Philly Daily News published my inauguration ticket request letter? Well, I still don’t have a ticket (tear)… but I do have some fun news: after it ran a Washington Post reporter contacted me requesting to profile my family – particularly for the family's “bi-racialness”, as it were.
The profile ran today, and I must say it’s pretty awesome to see my name in Washington Post print. The reporter even included a lengthy quote from this blog.
Overall, I’m very pleased with the piece. But just a couple notes from my end: 1) My mom definitely feels the significance of Obama’s presidency, it just hasn’t hit her yet. I expect her to be sobbing on my shoulder at the inauguration. 2) My daddy woulda loved to join me in D.C. – for both the historical significance of Obama’s presidency and for his own studies (he’s a professor of political framing). So it’s not that he won’t come, but rather, because he’s a professor of political framing and will be teaching, it’s more that he quite literally can’t.
In any case, the coolest thing of all to me is the fact that journalism has become such a two-way street. From blogs posted to articles published to profiles written, there’s this new fluidity to journalism that lets us all join in on the conversation. Pretty neat stuff.
That is so cool, Ryan! Good for you. Fantastic pic, too :)
Great seeing you all last night...hope the rest of the evening was fun.
Steph
Posted by: Stephanie Rogers | January 11, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Great to see you profiled in WaPo! Even though I appreciate the historical significance of this election, I know that pales (intentional pun) in comparison to what it must mean to you and your mom. I will look forward to reading your thoughts afterward.
Posted by: Connie Reece | January 11, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Ryan, this is huge! It's so exciting.I think that you're an example of where passion can get you. (And hard work of course).
Posted by: Margarita | January 11, 2009 at 03:28 PM
That is awesome, Ryan! It certainly is a time of change!
Posted by: Gavin Heaton | January 11, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Congratulations - and that photo is really nice.
Posted by: Adam Gaffin | January 11, 2009 at 04:11 PM
Congratulations! And I hope this somehow gets you a ticket after all.
Posted by: Ron Newman | January 11, 2009 at 04:43 PM
It's absolutely amazing to see you featured in the Post. I love your perspectives on Obama, politics and race. I hope 2009 is an awesome year for you.
And I sincerely hope that you get a ticket to the Inauguration. If anyone has to be there, it's gotta be you.
Arun
Posted by: Arun Rajagopal | January 12, 2009 at 02:37 AM
hey ryan...so cool...man you come from a great family, too....
Posted by: Action Bob Markle | January 12, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Rock on, Ryan! I can't wait to hear your report on the inauguration.
Posted by: Jane | January 15, 2009 at 02:56 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Aisha | January 19, 2009 at 10:24 PM