Race and racism under Obama

Millions of people looked forward to Barack Obama's presidency with a sense of pride and hope. But Obama's first 100 days have raised critical questions about the limits of what we can expect from a Democrat in the White House--and what it will take to get the change we want.

What do you think of Obama's 100 days? And what does the left need to do now to move the struggle forward? We asked a group of writers and activists for their answers to these questions. This commentary is from Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, an editorial board member of the International Socialist Review, where her recent articles include "New Orleans Since the Storm: An American Travesty."

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http://socialistworker.org/2009/04/27/race-and-racism-under-obama