It was only a matter of time before the issues of gender and race made their way squarely into this political campaign. As we approach the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King's assassination, it's high time to pause and consider one of the biggest issues that plagues this country today.

If you do but one thing today ... please take the time to watch (or read) Barack Obama's speech from Philadelphia today. We owe it to ourselves, our country, and our future ...

You can find the transcript here - Transcript of Obama's Speech in Philadelphia 3/18/2008