Barack Obama became the first black president in 2009. Some people feel that this election demonstrates that racism is a thing of the past. This way of thinking is typical of

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The idea that electing a black president means that racism no longer exists is an example of color-blind racism. This type of racism ignores the continued existence of institutional racism and discrimination, and denies the experiences of people of color who continue to face discrimination and marginalization.

Barack Obama Became the First Black President in 2009