Reach For Our Stars

“…a young man of mixed race, without firm anchor in any particular community, without even a father’s steadying hand”

Obama’s journey [so far] is one which holds much affinity with many young Black Britons today and in order to become the first Black President, Barack Hussain Obama devised one of the most successful political strategies in world history and is epitomised by that global slogan – “Yes We Can!”

In so doing Obamamania’ offers each of the national REACH role models further proof of what can be achieved when we believe and work together. The REACH role models are an integral part of the emerging UK remedy to counter the challenges faced by young Black men in every sector of British society. Barack Obama has inspired a whole plethora of people- Black, White, Asian, Latino. The REACH role models have the unique opportunity to draw upon his ethos and the lessons of his campaign. Having launched a first cadre of dynamic, experienced and proven Black role models, we now stand on the cusp of transferring those rich experiences and key factors in human development into a meaningful and healthy alternative for a critical mass of young Black men fully capable of taking their own place in that hope we now all share, a belief that, together, YES WE CAN!

Obamamania’ resonates with young Black men. Obamamania offers undeniable evidence of what is possible and encourages the individual to offer their best. “He looks like me” said one young black man I recently met, “If he can do it, then so can I”.

Barack Hussain Obama’s journey instils a sense inspiration for further necessary changes in the future; and hope to a generation of young Black men in the wider Diaspora.

Not wanting to view this seminal historical event through the lens of the UK media from afar, 7GW have come to DC to see, feel and touch Obama-mania for ourselves. We are a group of like-minded individuals, whose mission – should we choose to accept it – is to boil down the essence of Obama-mania and bring it back with us to the UK. Our message will be under the banner of “Yes We Can – UK”

Watch this space for the opportunity to experience the inauguration and the buzz surrounding this historical event through the lens of fellow Britons……….