The French Caribbean island of Martinique has commemorated Barack Obama’s historic ascension to the presidency of the United States by naming a street in his honor. The newly dubbed Rue Obama extends from the heart of the picturesque city of Le Diamant, located along the island’s pristine southern coast, to the sea. Gilbert Eustache, Mayor of Le Diamant was very proud of the event Fittingly, the street measures 144 meters for the 44th President of the United States.
Obama Street
Muriel Wiltord, director for the Martinique Promotion Bureau/CMT USA, commented on the designation, stating: “Here in Martinique, as in other communities around the world that boast a predominantly African heritage, we are extremely proud and excited about President Obama’s victory. Our own Aimé Césaire was a crusader for Civil Rights in the Caribbean and Europe on a comparable level to great American leaders like Martin Luther King, so for us the victory is all the more sweet."
Interesting how the Caribbean people are vibrating to this election ! The First one is Martinique !
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