I am genuinely puzzled by David Samuels’ recent in-depth article in The New Republic that compares Barack Obama to Ralph Ellison’s 1952 classic, Invisible Man. Like many who are familiar with Ellison’s work, I also sensed a cultural and literary kinship between the book’s unnamed black protagonist and the bi-racial U.S. Senator from Illinois. (See [...]
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19 Sep
Obama’s Bookshelf
Wow, I just have to share this report on The Root by Keith Josef Adkins about “Obama and His Literary Tastes.” It’s truly a breath of fresh air amidst all the non-stop election madness.
13 Sep
Prince Akeem for President
Lately I’ve been wondering how much of my fascination with Senator Barack Obama has been shaped by Eddie Murphy’s 1988 comedy, “Coming to America.”
