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Why is Barack Obama Black?

From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Length: 00:58:04

Whiteness and the co-creation of the ‘other’ Read the full description.

Default-piece-image-2 An exploration of the nature of race, racial identity, and how they developed, starting from the fact that Barack Obama has an African father and a white mother – and was raised by his white grandparents.

Dr. Ernest Tutt, minority studies and communications faculty of Skagit Valley College uses facts, humor and insight to delve into the history racial identity and the ‘need’ for ‘otherness’.

There is a 40 second musical bridge beginning at 31:15; local notes may be added.

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An exploration of the nature of race, racial identity, and how they developed, starting from the fact that Barack Obama has an African father and a white mother – and was raised by his white grandparents.

Dr. Ernest Tutt, minority studies and communications faculty of Skagit Valley College uses facts, humor and insight to delve into the history racial identity and the ‘need’ for ‘otherness’.

There is a 40 second musical bridge beginning at 31:15; local notes may be added.

Additional Credits

Produced by Dave McConnell
Audio editing by Dee Ross
Theme: Caprice by Simeon ten Holt