The arguments of racial issues have accumulated throughout history and has made its way to our generation. Barack Obama has been able to get the people of America to finally listen. In "A More Perfect Union," Obama explained that Reverend Wright's controversial language had intended to widen the racial divide due to his distorted view of the country. In order to improve African American race relations, it takes a series of steps that Obama has provided for us. As African Americans we must be more exceptional as Gramps and Toot were, be available to help the community and occupy new jobs, and set examples for generations to come. We can begin these actions by touching issues that are present between different races and actually making progress to solve them a day at a time. According to Obama, the anger and bitterness that African Americans dealt with throughout history is keeping us from facing our own complicity in our condition today. In Obama's words, we must solve issues together, perfect the union, have common hopes, and better the future for our children and grandchildren.
Obama, Barack. "A More Perfect Union."National Constitution Center, Philadelphia.18 March 2008. Speech.
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