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by Sam Fulwood III onDecember 15, 2008
I know what the polls say, but I'm still too scared to go there.
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by MIchele Elam onDecember 15, 2008
Give Obama credit for not trying to use his biracial background as an appeal to white working-class voters.
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by Terence Samuel onDecember 15, 2008
The prime-time Obamamercial reminded voters what they need. Steady. Empathetic. Thoughtful. President.
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by Melanie Eversley onDecember 15, 2008
Why black men everywhere are standing a little taller.
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by Colin Delany onDecember 15, 2008
Why my mom's generation had so much trouble with the idea of a President Obama.
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by David Swerdlick onDecember 15, 2008
Memo to undecideds: The better diplomat will make the better president.
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December 15, 2008
A top psychiatrist counsels us on managing the stress of history.
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December 15, 2008
Now that Obama has won, here are five things white people shouldn't do.
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December 15, 2008
Our man is going to the White House. Now here are five things black people shouldn't do.
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December 15, 2008
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