Late Saturday night, the House of Representatives version of President Obama’s health care reform passed with a narrow victory. The final vote was 220 for the bill and 215 against it, which included every Republican except Louisiana Congressman Joseph Cao who crossed the aisle to help push the bill forward.

Included in the bill is the controversial “public option” which would allow for a government-backed health care insurance plan for those who cannot afford others. And as the bill heads to the Senate, the “public option” will further prove to be a sticking point for any hopes of bi-partisian support. Independent Congressman Joe Leiberman told Fox News this weekend “If the public option plan is in there, as a matter of conscience, I will not allow this bill to come to a final vote.”

As a matter of support, President Barack Obama made a speech Sunday praising the bill’s passage as well as offering momentum for the crucial Senate vote. “Take this baton and bring this effort to the finish line,” the President said.

It is now in Senate leader Harry Reid’s hands who must summon a 60 vote majority to get the bill passed through the Senate, a tough call considering both Republican and conservative Democratic opposition. Reid had already warned that he may not get a vote this year, but Pres. Obama is still pushing for it.

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Black scholar Michael Eric Dyson storms the panel in talking about what Black folks owe President Obama and what the president owes Black folks. Watch the clip and tell us what you think Pres. Obama should do for the Black community.

With the country’s unemployment rate hitting a record 10.2%, Roland says that President Obama needs to put down healthcare and pick up the economy. Watch his perspective and tell us if you agree.

It’s no secret that Republicans have had a hard time courting African Americans to their party and no one agrees more than Michael Steele, current Republican National Committee Chairman. See what he told Roland then tell us: What would it take for the Republicans to get YOUR vote?

It still seems surreal! One year ago today, the rest of the world watched as America elected the first African American president. From the recession to healthcare, the car industry to political appointments — its been one tough year. We’re taking you back down memory lane with our video coverage of the historic events but we want to hear from you!

What has changed since we’ve elected President Obama? What does his one year in office mean to you?