Inauguration of the 44th President

The meaning of Obama's inauguration

The nation's first Black President is inaugurated this week, and MPR listeners and special guests discuss what it means.

Guests

• Rep. Keith Ellison: DFL-Minnesota
• Sharon Sayles Belton: Former Minneapolis mayor
• Bill Green: Minneapolis schools superintendent

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