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The Dreams and the Realities of Black Americans
Barack Obama won 95% of the black vote in November’s election, but African Americans are anything but unanimous on what his election will mean. On Reporter's Notebook later on, a surprise Obama advisor and confidant: John McCain.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenBarack Obama won 95% of the black vote in November’s election, but African Americans are anything but unanimous on what his election will mean. On Reporter's Notebook later on, a surprise Obama advisor and confidant: John McCain. Photo: US President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle (L) pose with a group of volunteers during a National Day of Service Project. MANDEL NGAN/Staff/Getty Images News
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3 storiesCease-Fire in Gaza
Barack Obama won 95% of the black vote in November’s election, but African Americans are anything but unanimous on what his election will mean. On Reporter's Notebook later on, a surprise Obama advisor and confidant: John McCain.
Read the story6 minFrom King to Obama: America Receives It’s First Black President
Barack Obama declared that Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday should be a day of service and today, with the First-Lady-to-be, he surprised a group of volunteers in Washington, DC sending cards, letters and packages to troops serving overseas.
Read the story37 minObama Seeks John McCain’s Counsel
Many contenders for America’s highest office don’t talk to each other except on formal occasions. Barack Obama had his first post-election meeting with John McCain on November 16th, and Obama was prepared with “well-researched proposals to collaborate” on some of McCain’s favorite causes.
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