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I Am Proud to Live In a Country With An African American Pres

But Isn't It A Shame...

By: ChipmunkErnie
Written on February 11th, 2010

I'm proud we finally have a non-white President, but isn't it a shame that we still have to even think about things like race, and that such things aren't simply normal and not needing of comment or celebration?

By: ChipmunkErnie
Age: 61-65 , Male
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  • JustBernieGirl
    JustBernieGirl

    Actually Obama is only 50% non-white. As a biracial person myself, I find people always trying to fit me into some box really insulting. I am just as much my Arawk grandmother's granddaughter, as my white grandmother's. Why should I be forced to choose between my parentage from different groups. I value them all equally and am proud to be their decesent.

    Sep 28, 2010
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  • lesshissMORECAT
    lesshissMORECAT

    This was a first step... It'll be the way you describe a few presidents Later I hope...

    Feb 11, 2010
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  • ChipmunkErnie
    ChipmunkErnie

    I didn't hear it, but it wouldn't surprise me.

    Feb 11, 2010
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  • underconstruction
    underconstruction

    Sadly, race is still an issue for many people.



    Didn´t one of those political commentators say : I forgot Obama was black for an hour (?)



    He may have explained this later, but it really sounds like a very stupid comment.

    Feb 11, 2010
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  • ChipmunkErnie
    ChipmunkErnie

    True -- and that's not mentioning other prejudices, such as religion and gender

    Feb 11, 2010
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