The Strength of Racialized Institutions: Words from a "Black" President
One of the most interesting aspects of the reaction to President Obama’s comments regarding the arrest of Professor Gates is the focus on his race. While clearly prompted by personal experiences, is it not also possible that Obama was simply voicing an opinion, not an opinion from a black President? The New York Times article (see below) opens with the statement, “Americans got a rare glimpse Wednesday night of what is means to have a black president in the Oval...
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