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Barack Obama's election campaign was about change and hope. Now that he's been officially sworn in as President of the United States, what does it mean for black Brits? 
The issue of role models for young black men is a perennial debate within and听without the black community.
It's been said that by becoming the first African-American President, Barack Obama has created the notion and idea that anything is possible within the black community.
This particularly applies to young black males, many of whom never thought they would ever see something like this happen in their lifetime.
Obama is living proof of how one can better themselves to achieve, but will Obama's appointment change mentalities and raise hope in Britain?
For The One Show, Angellica Bell asked three prominent black people for their views on how Britain's black community will react to Barack Obama's presidency.
Angellica spoke to head teacher Sir William Atkinson, DJ and producer Jazzie B and judge Constance Briscoe.
It's a "positive signal" said Sir Atkinson "the message from Obama is that you need to keep on keeping on".
Jazzie B was cautious about the Obama effect in the UK, but added that "he did it, so we can".
Constance Briscoe told Angellica: "He gives me a certain amount of hope... no matter what your background is... you can achieve". But Constance did not believe she would see a black British prime minister in her lifetime.
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Does Obama inspire you? What effect will President Barack Obama have on black people in Britain? Will young black people be aspired by his achievement? Or will it make little difference? Add your comment.
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