The article, “Obama welcomes relatives of 1936 African-American Olympians,” by Stephen Whyno, discusses President Obama’s ceremony focused on recognizing the accomplishments of Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, and the other sixteen 1936 Black Olympiads whose feats were not fully recognized and appreciated at the time. During the ceremony, President Obama stated many times that they set the foundation for black rights and equality. Barack Obama praised the 1936 Olympians for making a statement in front of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. Obama stated, “…African American athletes in the middle of Nazi Germany under the gaze of Adolf Hitler put a lie to notions of racial superiority.” The President stated that their accomplishments paved the way for
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Fifty years prior, he would not have even been able to vote. Since the time of the first European settlers, racial oppression has been an issue in America. From the abolition of slavery to blacks being able to fight in wars, to the inclusion of blacks in sports and the Olympic Games, all the way to the election of the first black president, the severity of the blatant racial oppression has seemingly declined. African Americans have gained an astronomical amount of legal, civil rights and freedoms. Unfortunately, issues with discrimination continues to loom within society today. The continued presence of black discrimination highlighted by Black Lives Matter and the Colin Kaepernick national anthem protest, have sparked a serious topic of debate and concern nationwide, including the attention of President Barack Obama.
Society is currently witnessing a rebirth in a push for racial equality. With recent incidents of police brutality towards African Americans, people are realizing that there is still plenty of racism and discrimination. This has caused thousands of people across the country join together and support the “Black Lives Matter” movement. This movement is dedicated to raising awareness of black discrimination and equality. With the increase of attention and focus on the issue, people are attempting to spread equality and end racial
Fifty years prior, he would not have even been able to vote. Since the time of the first European settlers, racial oppression has been an issue in America. From the abolition of slavery to blacks being able to fight in wars, to the inclusion of blacks in sports and the Olympic Games, all the way to the election of the first black president, the severity of the blatant racial oppression has seemingly declined. African Americans have gained an astronomical amount of legal, civil rights and freedoms. Unfortunately, issues with discrimination continues to loom within society today. The continued presence of black discrimination highlighted by Black Lives Matter and the Colin Kaepernick national anthem protest, have sparked a serious topic of debate and concern nationwide, including the attention of President Barack Obama.
Society is currently witnessing a rebirth in a push for racial equality. With recent incidents of police brutality towards African Americans, people are realizing that there is still plenty of racism and discrimination. This has caused thousands of people across the country join together and support the “Black Lives Matter” movement. This movement is dedicated to raising awareness of black discrimination and equality. With the increase of attention and focus on the issue, people are attempting to spread equality and end racial