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Are you black enough?

Recently, I was forwarded an article from a friend discussing President Obama’s heritage.  It wasn’t the usual article one could dismiss with ease when it comes to questioning the President’s blackness, as this one involved Aaron McGruder, the creator of the cartoon The Boondocks.  The Boondocks, for those of you who are unfamiliar with the comic, is a highly satirical  and controversial cartoon that often lampoons popular African-American culture as well as current events and political topics. In the article, Aaron stated that he doesn’t view President Obama as a “black man” in the traditional sense simply because he was born [ ... ]

Yes…We…Did!

Congratulations, President Obama!  Let’s make this change!