Review and respond to the questions below regarding the transcript of Senator Barack Obama’s speech on U.S. race relations given on March 18, 2008 in Philadelphia.

Review and respond to the questions below regarding the transcript of Senator Barack Obama’s speech on U.S. race relations given on March 18, 2008 in Philadelphia.

To locate the transcript go to Google and enter “Barack Obama’s Speech on Race.”

Select one of the “transcript” entries available.

Type your responses to the following questions and turn in at the start of class on Thursday, October 8th.

1. What is your overall reaction to the speech? What stood out to you personally based on

   your experience and knowledge?

1. In your own words and according to your own understanding, what is Obama asking

   both white and black Americans to do about the issue of race relations in our country?

1. What is the source of “black anger” according to Obama? What can/should be

   done about it?

1. What is the source of “white resentment” according to Obama? What can/should be

   done about it?

1. Obama states toward the end of the speech that “we have a choice in this

   country.” (a) What is he referring to? (b) What can you do personally to exercise that

   “choice”?

Note: Minimum one and a half pages, single-spaced (typed) for full credit considerations.

No cover page. Place all pertinent information in one line at the top of the first page.