For the past eight years, Americans have had a president that
millions supported and revered, but perhaps none more so than African
Americans.
Today, as the baton passed from Barack Obama to
Donald Trump during an inauguration marked by pride and protests, a
variety of perspectives and views emerged about the 45th Commander in
Chief and what his presidency could mean to communities of color.
Jo Baylor, 65, is a black Republican who
traveled to the inauguration from Austin, Texas. The Trump supporter
previously worked as a HUD appointee under the George W. Bush
administration.
"My Congressman gave me tickets to the
inauguration, and everything has been exciting," she said. During the
week, she has attended inaugural balls, the inaugural ceremony and the
parade. She even made her way to some protests.
"I hope people will stop listening to the rhetoric and see what he will do. Give this man a chance."
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