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Obama makes history as first black presidential candidate for major party
After 5 months and all 50 states, the Democratic primaries are over. Barack Obama is the presumptive nominee. It s history in the making. Obama is the first black candidate for president on a major party ticket. The news has captured the attention of the African-American community and made headlines around the world. We speak […]
After 5 months and all 50 states, the Democratic primaries are over. Barack Obama is the presumptive nominee. It s history in the making. Obama is the first black candidate for president on a major party ticket. The news has captured the attention of the African-American community and made headlines around the world. We speak with New York Times reporter Marcus Mabry.