Obama seeks to rekindle hope in final State of the Union speech

Obama seeks to rekindle hope in final State of the Union speech

WASHINGTON - Nearing the end of his time in office, President Barack Obama urged Americans Tuesday night to rekindle their belief in the promise of change that first carried him to the White House, declaring that the country must not allow election-year fear and division to take hold.

“Gloria (Fuentes) represents that the American Dream remains alive and well for those seeking a better life for their families. Her story exemplifies that with the right support and access to resources women and immigrant entrepreneurs can both follow their passion and provide for their families.” Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, said of his guest for the speech, the owner and founder of Gloria’s Restaurant in Oak Cliff