“First African-American president. Better be good.”

As his family studied Lincoln’s inaugural words, carved into the memorial’s stone, they began discussing Mr. Obama’s own inaugural speech, he told CNN. His 10-year-old daughter, Malia, then turned to him and blurted out: “First African-American president. Better be good.” What should Obama say to the American people? What will black folks be looking for in his speech? Join the conversation tonight.