1. Obama and Black America
... that distinction. Essayist and Journalist, Erin Aubry Kaplan, discusses both topics in her essay, Barack Obama: Miles Traveled, Miles to Go. Reading her essay has inspired my feelings and thought on his candidacy and presidency as well. Kaplan begins her essay on a personal note discussing her happiness at his election win ... to become President and not be seen as a black president. I agree with Kaplan when she says, "we secured a black president before we secured justice for the vast majority of black people. " I feared this would happen if Obama was elected. We, both black and white A...
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- Grade Level: High School