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Race Scholars Weigh Job Woes —Their Own

Obama win could make field inconsequential, or more vital than ever

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 14, 2008 12:14 PM CDT

(Newser) – Barack Obama's historic run for the White House is dividing scholars of race in America, writes Jonathan Tilove, who covers race for Newhouse News Service. Some see a black president as an antidote to racism, but others view a potential Obama presidency as an empty...   Read full story »

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