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Monday, January 19, 2009

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  • Obama inauguralThe end of a struggle, or just a step in the journey?
    Different generations of black Americans have different perspectives on the inauguration of Barack Obama. Midmorning speaks with two political analysts about those differing perspectives, and about the notion that the country has entered an age of post-racial politics.9:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Jack White: Columnist for The Root and adjunct professor of journalism at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a former columnist for Time Magazine.
    Michael Fauntroy: Assistant professor of public policy at George Mason University.
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    About Jack White
    Michael Fauntroy's blog
  • King's DreamThe origins of "I have a dream"
    Midmorning examines one of the most famous impromptu speeches in American history to understand Dr. Martin Luther King's words in the context of his struggle for civil rights.10:06 a.m.
    Guests
    Eric Sundquist: Professor of literature at UCLA and author of the new book, "King's Dream."
    Resources
    About Eric Sundquist

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