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Obama's Historic 'Race Speech' -12 Years Later - It's Been a Minute | Transcription & Insights

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Twelve years ago this week, presidential candidate Barack Obama gave what became a historic speech about race. He spoke in response to video that surfaced of his former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, heatedly criticizing America's foreign policy and treatment of African-Americans. In his speech, Obama urged racial harmony and understanding. Sam is joined by political commentators, activists and academics to see if the speech's message still holds up.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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