American Views Abroad

 

Tuesday January 20th was a magical day and not only in the United States, but the world over. Peoples around the globe sat glued to their TVs or computers watching our first African-American President take office. Among the 400 guests at an inaugural ball in Munich was one very special guest of honor, Gloria Roberts, the great, great granddaughter of our third President, Thomas Jefferson. Yes, our national heroes were slave holders and very often took one as their mistress or lover and fathered children and family with them. History has only begun to recognize this side of these heroes in very recent times. Roberts is a long time resident of Munich, but she has more in her family background then this one great, great grandfather. Her father was the first black member of the California Assembly, elected in 1918! Her biggest wish is for President Obama to bring us together.



Gloria Roberts is also seen with US composer Gloria Coates and Marina Mecl who has devoted many years working for voting rights for overseas Americans.
- posted by Gloria @ 10:21 AM