Emma Mercer, left, and Tanisha Smott, both of Harlem, cheer in Times Square after President Barack Obama is sworn into office on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009

20 Jan 09

Barack Obama supporters celebrate the president-elect’s victory on Nov. 4 at Solomon’s Porch in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

13 Nov 08

Manuel Williams of Canarsie, Brooklyn celebrates at Solomon’s Porch in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn as President-elect Barack Obama takes the stage in Chicago for his victory speech on Nov. 4, 2008

04 Nov 08