To paraphrase what I just heard on ESPN radio: Our generation just pulled off our “Jackie Robinson-esque” moment by electing Barack Obama president. No longer can so-called “adults” call us apathetic, unmotivated or self-centered. We’re anything but. We’re totally engaged in the process. We’re ready to bring about change.

In fact, preliminary studies indicate that the youth vote was out in force, with 22-24 million young Americans going to the polls — 2 million more than in 2004. And, by more than a 2-1 margin, we favored Barack Obama. A new generation of voters brought a new generation of leadership to the White House and to our country.

Nice job, Gen X-ers and Millennials! The key now is to stay involved and to continue to make our voices heard. Once every four years isn’t enough to enact real change.