The first voice belongs to* Martin Luther King whereas the second one is Obama’s.

 

Both men are major Black figures who changed the American History politically speaking.

 

The document is a live interview on the radio ; indeed, we can hear « WBEZ, 91.5 FM » and « Chicago Public Radio »

 

The scene takes place in Chicago

 

Barack Obama has become the new President of the United States

 

It is unique event, as Obama has become the first African American President in the United States.

 

In Grand Park, thousands of people are celebrating his victory.

 

David is the special correspondent based in Grand Park.

 

He says the situation is absolutely incredible.

 

200.000 people are shouting « Yes, we can » ; this corresponds to Obama’s motto*/slogan during his campaign.

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Yes, we can ! (part 2) :

 

Jack agrees with Dwayne : he thinks it’s a historical day.

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Tonight, Dwayne thinks about his grandfather.

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When he was a little boy, Dwayne used to* go to his grandfather’s house very often.

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Every morning, his grandfather used to* wake up early, in order to* go to work in a big factory.

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He would* take the bus and he would* sit at the back of the bus.

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Indeed, black people were not allowed to* sit at the front*, which* was reserved to the Whites.

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His grandfather would* always tell Dwayne : « you are no less* than anybody else », « be strong ».

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Tonight, Jack thinks about Abraham Lincoln and his proclamation of emancipation.

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He also thinks about Martin Luther King.

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He feels proud of* America tonight.

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New words :

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used to*: avait l'habitude de (suivi d'un verbe)

in order to*:  dans le but de (suivi d'un verbe)

would*: pareil que "used to"

allowed to*: autorisé(e) à 

at the front*: à l'avant

which*: ce qui

no less*: pas moins 

proud of*: fier/fière de