"The Obama Effect"

It seems that everywhere across the world there is a collective sense of excitement and jubilation.

The Inauguration of President Barack Obama was far more than just a national event, evident in the celebrations that occurred in countries far and wide. This BBC article is only one story documenting praise for our new president.

Kenyans, perhaps more poignantly than others, feel a sense of responsibility for the monumental inauguration of America's first black president. President Obama's father was born in the impoverished country.

America's big day was also the world's big day.