Barack Obama and the idea of a postracial society

By Zoe Lowery

Subjects: Racism, Juvenile literature, African Americans, African americans, juvenile literature, Social conditions, United states, race relations, Race relations, African americans, social conditions, Influence

Description: 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. Timelines, Glossary, Full-color photographs, Index, Web Sites, Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Sidebars, For Further Information Section.