Obama Speech Race

The Media Needs to Fess Up to Its Mess and Its Responsibility: Time for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights to Take a Look

Michael Yaki | Posted 03.19.2008 | Media

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Never have we asked the media what they believe their role has been and continues to be in shaping the entire question of race in this country for their audience, the American people.

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A More Perfect Union? Yes, We Can

Lecia Shorter | Posted 03.19.2008 | Home

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The infusion of race into the campaign of Senator Obama past yesterday will serve no purpose other than to continue to pour salt into a wound that has now been postured for healing, paving the path to a more perfect union.

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Racial Idealism vs. Racial Realism: Obama and the DLC

Roberto Lovato | Posted 03.19.2008 | Politics

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DLC operatives recognize how quickly the political process is moving past the black-white racial politics towards a Sunbelt strategy targeting a more diverse country.

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Olbermann on Obama: An Audition For President

Huffington Post | Rachel Sklar | Posted 03.19.2008 | Media

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Howard Kurtz's "Listen, dude, do you really want the sex?" segment was so good, someone else had it five days earlier: Dan Abrams and his crew -- including the same clips in the same order from the same reporters.

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Obama Discusses Speech: "I Have No Idea How This Plays Out Politically"

Posted 03.19.2008 | Politics

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Following his big speech on race Tuesday in Philadelphia, Obama sat down with ABC's "Nightline" and reflected on its potential impact: Obama believes...

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Our Joshua

Mary Lyon | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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Obama's speech demonstrated how wise and measured he is while meeting a crisis. It's reassuring to know that this is the mindset of the person who might actually have to answer that 3am call.

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Obama Cracks My TV in Half

Adam McKay | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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It was a monumental moment in modern American politics. Obama didn't distract, deflect, or attempt to frighten. He didn't accuse, declare war, or get angry. He didn't game play, scapegoat, or blame. Can you imagine?

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Can America Recognize Greatness When it Sees it?

Harold Pollack | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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In 37 minutes, without the usual campaign artifice or spin and with surprisingly little superstar wattage or lofty rhetoric, Barack Obama said what had to be said.

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A Sermon of Obama's Own

Ferentz LaFargue | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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In a political scene dominated by familiar family names such as Bush, Clinton and McCain, it is the kid with the funny name that seems to be doing the most to make his family proud.

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Obama's Challenge to American Voters

Gov. Deval Patrick | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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We have had transformational leaders in our history, leaders who have reshaped and refocused what the American Dream means and revived our commitment to it. Barack Obama showed again today that he is that kind of leader.

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Moving Beyond Talk and 'Race Entertainment'

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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Sen. Obama's marriage of race with the nation's economic challenges was deeper and broader than any speech given in recent memory.

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Barack Obama in Black and White in Color

Julie Bergman Sender | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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Obama's speech confirmed the historic value of his campaign no matter what happens. If we choose to relinquish the opportunity to embrace a leader who sees contradiction with such truth and tolerance, we do so at our peril.

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Clinton "Glad" Obama Gave Speech

Politico | Ben Smith | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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Clinton, speaking at Philadelphia City Hall, began by preempting questions about Obama's speech: "I did not have a chance to see or to read yet Sen. ...

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Obama's Race Speech Won't Make Wright or Race Go Away for Him

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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Obama couldn't duck and dodge racial matters by simply pounding away that he and his campaign was about hope, change and unity. That was good campaign stump stuff but not the reality of race and politics in America.

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Obama and the Greatest Salve of All: Truth

Stacy Parker Aab | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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For one window in time, a presidential candidate was fearless enough to insert eight pages of honest, thoughtful argument into the record.

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We Are Here Because Of Ashley

Karen Russell | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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The cynics will continue to blather on about Rev. Wright and the politics of guilt by association. Others, like me, will be inspired by Obama's call to action and continue this provocative and healing dialogue on race.

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Obama Tells the Best Political Team on Television: You Guys Have a Choice...

Jay Rosen | Posted 03.18.2008 | Home

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It was a speech aimed right at Wolf Blitzer, at the best political team on television, and all the makers of our election year spectacle.

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McCain's Church Hates America, Clinton's Friends Do Too -- But Let's Get the Black Guy (Or Not?)

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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If the Clintons were authentic progressives or even ordinary decent Americans, they would have led a furious defense of Obama and his pastor by putting things in perspective.

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Obama Rising Again

Trey Ellis | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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Obama's willingness to cowboy up and face all the accusations at the same time has been breathtaking in its transparency.

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Obama's Speech: He Offers Real Hope, We Should Take It

Chris Durang | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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Obama's speech was brave, and touched on his minister and race in general with real wisdom, and hope for healing.

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A Bright, Shining Moment

Jon Robin Baitz | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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Someone running for the highest office in the land finally talked about it -- the dark and secret swamp that we Americans dodge at every possible opportunity.

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Obama Race Speech: Read The Full Text

The Huffington Post | Posted 03.18.2008 | Politics

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Remarks of Senator Barack Obama "A More Perfect Union" Constitution Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Watch the entire speech and read the text belo...

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