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President Obamas observation that racism is deeply rooted in U.S. society is an understatement. Racism is as American as the Fourth of July, and ignoring this fact doesnt make it go away.
These truths, to quote a familiar document, are self-evident. Obama made the remark in an interview with Black Entertainment Television, telling the networks largely African American audience something it already knew. The presidents prediction that racism isnt going to be solved overnight also came as no surprise.
Right-wing media outlets feigned shock and outrage. But their hearts didnt seem to be in it. Not after Ferguson and Staten Island. Not after the killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland. These recent atrocities prompted Obamas comments.
This is something that is deeply rooted in our society. Its deeply rooted in our history, the president said, in excerpts of the interview that were released Sunday. You know, when youre dealing with something thats as deeply rooted as racism or bias in any society, youve got to have vigilance but you have to recognize that its going to take some time, and you just have to be steady so that you dont give up when we dont get all the way there.
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Whatever Obama says about race, or doesnt say about race, somebodys going to be angry. He should just speak from the heart and tell the uncomfortable truth.
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