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Barack Obama and the Idea of a Postracial Society

by Heather Moore Niver
Zoe Lowery
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In 2008, the United States witnessed a milestone: Barack Obama, a first-term senator from Illinois, became the first African American to be nominated for the presidency by a major political party. His subsequent election suggested that American society had finally surpassed some of the racial divisions that had plagued the country. But racial inequality persists and issues such as financial disparities between African Americans and other groups and protracted prejudice and discrimination still need to be confronted. This volume also celebrates the indelible marks made by African Americans on culture, speech, art, music, dance, literature, politics, law, athletics, and more.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The African American Experience: From Slavery to the Presidency

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    July 15, 2015

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781680480535
      • File size: 9917 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781680480535
      • File size: 9917 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2015

      Gr 9 Up-Concise and direct, this series explores the cause-and-effect relationship between slavery and other issues, such as the abolition of slavery and the enacting of segregation. The books also examine political and economic injustices faced by African Americans, past and present, and relevant court cases. The writing is straightforward, and the authors lay out step by step how an event happened or how a law came to be. The main narrative is bolstered by sidebars featuring key players, including well-known figures such as Booker T. Washington and less familiar but still pivotal figures such as Robert Smalls. In Barack Obama, the author tries to do too much: discuss major achievements by African American celebrities, describe the highs and lows of President Obama's time in office, and examine injustices faced by African Americans. As a result, the coverage of each is cursory. Sans serif fonts, subtle backgrounds, and a few archival photos and maps enhance the visual appeal. VERDICT The thorough content and compact format make this series a worthwhile purchase.

      Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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