Keep Talking; The discussion Barack Obama began about race should remain a part of the presidential campaign. From: The Washington Post | Date: March 23, 2008 | Copyright 2008 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

BARACK OBAMA'S speech on race, religion and his relationship with the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr. offered an eloquent diagnosis of the racial divisions that still plague America. What's needed now is an equally elevated discussion, not just from Mr. Obama but from the other presidential candidates, about the proper prescription for the problems he so perceptively identified.

One element of Mr. Obama's argument is that a rising tide would lift boats of every hue. "Investing in the health, welfare, and education of black and brown and white children will ultimately help all of America ...

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