Inauguration 2009

Kai and Rasul

The Arrival

The Walk

Keith's Images

Here are a few shots taken from my nephew Keith Jackson who also made the historic trek to DC for the inauguration. Click here to view the photos!

Gearing Up

Here is video footage of Mateen and I preparing for the cold weather in DC.

President Obama

Here are a few images from our time in DC for the Inauguration. Video will be posted in the coming days. Click here to view the gallery.

Kai Ajala Dupé

The Obama Inauguration

I am back from the Inauguration. It was a wonderful experience standing on the mall and listening to President Obama give his speech. Everyone I spoke to remarked about the electricity in the air. We had planned on doing several shows during the course of the 2 days that we spent in DC. It was not possible. Cell phones were not working and it was extremely cold. I will continue to post my thoughts here and we will do several shows this week to give you all a glimpse into what we experienced. The first Black President in the history of the United States has been elected and we were there for his historic inauguration. It was beautiful.

Crowd

Metro

Jamaican food

First thoughts

Everyone is excited. So many wearing Obama t-shirts. Taking
pictures. There is a wonderful joy in the air. I am pumped!

Kai

On my way!

Boarding

Houston Hobby

Everyone is ready to go!

Ujima Cover

I spent all day preparing for my trip to DC. Mateen and I met at Cabela's in Buda to get our outdoor gear. We remember how cold it was when we attended the Million March March in 1995 and this time we will be prepared. I spent any of my spare time watching the CNN coverage of the Obama Express. I also tested my microphone that I will be using to podcast for the show. Sunday I will pack and continue to prepare.


It is time.

Kai