COLUMBIA — As members of the NAACP gathered around the big-screen television at Second Baptist Church to hear President-elect Barack Obama give his acceptance speech, the pride in their eyes made it seem as though they were in Chicago listening and watching in person.
Gathering at Second Baptist rejoices in Obama victory
NAACP members look to brighter future ahead
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 | 12:11 a.m. CST;
updated 8:34 a.m. CST, Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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