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While everyone is describing Obama as our first black President, Andrew Young's comments in your article on civil rights leaders' perspectives were closer to the truth [Jan. 26]. Young says, "He isn't just black; he's an Afro-Asian-Latin European. That means he's a global citizen and an all-American boy ... The fact that his father and grandfather on one side were black doesn't make him any more of a black President than his grandfather on the other side being white would make him a white President." Thank you, Mr. Young, for getting it right...
...suggest that Obama has not had the experience of "humiliation and racism" is presumptuous and insulting. Andrew Young has obviously not read Obama's memoir, Dreams from My Father, which details Obama's lifelong struggle with identity, race and racism. It is true that Obama defies easy labeling, but to say he bears no scars is myopic. Obama overcame his adversity to rise above it and bring our nation with him. God bless him and his family. Nancy Green, FAWN GROVE...
...always loved your '80s stuff--Barfly, Angel Heart and the like. Even though those movies are still panned by critics, what do you think of your '80s work? Andrew Fedeli GREENBRAE, CALIF...
...both have losing records, both teams have what it takes to pull out an upset. The Crimson must limit itself in turnovers and dominate the boards. “I think it’s been a great week of practice,” said senior captain and guard Andrew Pusar. “We believe we’re one of the best team in the league and we have to get back to that level after Dartmouth.”Point guard Housman and freshman forward Keith Wright, who matched a career-high 13 rebounds last weekend against...
...It’s important to us that that stand is run well and popular since it brings us business,” Andrew said. “I hope to work with the new owners to make that space vibrant and relevant...