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Dreams From My Father

Which path will Obama's Chicago choose?

Photo Essay by Jon Lowenstein/Noor, Text by Jerald Walker
January/February 2009

When my family moved to Chicago's South Side, we witnessed the promise of racial progress—and its betrayal. Now, as my old neighborhood sends its favorite son to the White House, it stands at another turning point.
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      Until Bobby Jindal and the

      Submitted by JimmyG on February 25, 2009 - 1:29pm.

      Until Bobby Jindal and the other Republican naysayers change their plan of "no" they'll remain in the abyss of mediocrasy. I wish President Obama would just let these kids take their ball and go home so we don't have to listen to their crying. It is truly sad to listen to grown men and women cry like they do.

      Remember, if your ever lost you are where your feet are.

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