The Black presidency
2016
A provocative exploration of race and Barack Obama's presidency, analyzing its impact on national identity.
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A provocative exploration of race and Barack Obama's presidency, analyzing its impact on national identity.
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Michael Eric Dyson delivers a provocative exploration of the politics of race and the Obama presidency. Barack Obama's presidency unfolded against the national traumas of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Freddie Gray, and Walter Scott. The nation's first African American president was careful to give few major race speeches, yet he faced criticism from all sides, including from African Americans. How has Obama's race affected his presidency and the nation's identity? Dyson explores whether Obama's...
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Romance & sex
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Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of real-world violence related to racial incidents.
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Minimal use of strong language, if any, in quoted material.
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Minor references to religion in cultural or political context.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Central focus on race, politics, and cultural identity in Obama's presidency.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Discussions of systemic racism and real-world racial violence.
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