Obama’s New Deal for Blacks in America

Barack Obama’s overwhelming support among African-Americans may seem like an exercise in blind faith or racial pride, but policy, not skin color, is driving this enthusiasm. Obama’s campaign positions speak directly to the everyday issues that low- and middle-income African-Americans face. His initiatives address their personal difficulties with poverty, unemployment, crime, credit and the effects on families of widespread long-term incarceration. While some Americans may view Obama’s proposals as a …