Do you think that America will have a black president in the near future?
104012
I'm all for it, but I doubt it will happen.
699600
THANK YOU!!!!\n\nI get so tired of people assuming that black people see Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson as our 'leaders'. I personally have no respect for either because they're always running their mouths but they actually do nothing for the black community. Why do so many people think that black people somehow appointed these men as our leaders?
74144
I think it will be a black women
990528
I am not an african american myself, but I am sure most people would like that to happen. It would be a great way in showing how all races are equal and the same.
456024
at the national level, barak obama of illinois.  if he could grow a spine and develop a position, he would be a great democratic candidate.  I think he's a strong candidate to be hilary's vp nominee in 2008.  which would pretty much lock up the minority vote but piss off the conservative base (since barak is black).  so it would be an interesting dynamic as to the actual influence of black americans on presidential races versus the religious right.
989271
as a black man i would think that Malcolm x and mlk Jr. would be disappointed, due to point that the youth is a generation of the unknown, there is no solid hope or dream collectively in the black community for the future. would you feel confident that you can really on generation x and y? they would be proud that the," in your face bigotry..." has ended. but, how have we used that for positive reasons?  what have we done to rise the awareness and conscientiousness of the a nation? will they listen?\n\ni think and wish they would came back; to shame us and and to lead us again. we need that strong courage, and demeanor again.
353021
You would think a lot of Americans think that way with the responses on these pages. The African American and Latino population alone could sway the vote in America. The question is which way are they going to turn after all of the abuse.
193539
I say a women WILL BE PRESIDENT soon.\nI've got a feeling that the US as a whole is ready for a change and one that is more dramatic then just switching parties. DEM or REP but rather Men to Women.\n\nBy the way I love women (my wife is one) \nGO WOMEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1110333
well clinton is responsible for getting us attacked by terrorists\n\nso everything he did pales in comparison to that\n\ni can't think of one black that would be fit to be president
1092767
Very, but it can't happen because we whites abolished slavery.  No black alive in America today ever was a slave, and no white alive in America today ever owned one.  I don't see how the blacks alive today have any standing at all regarding slavery 140 years ago.\n\nAnd take a look at Africa, and consider our immigration picture.  Do you think blacks in America today would rather their family had stayed in Africa, where slavery continued much longer than here?  Granted what happened to their ancestors was terrible, for those alive today, are they worse off than if their families had remained?
962065
You will not get an honest answer for this question. PC is what you'll get.\n\nRealistically. that's not going to happen anytime soon in USA. He'll not make it that far because he'll be assassinated when he's nominated.
601828
As sad as it is, yes.  There's a lot of hate in this world but, it doesn't just come from one race.  Just to get the perspective from the other side:  I've heard people talk about running certain black men or women for vice president.  I believe that if that happened the President would also be assassinated in an attempt to put a black person INTO the presidency.  There will always be racism in this world but, you have to remember that it comes from all races.
425979
Well, let's just say Oprah went to one.\n'nough said.\nAnd in Washington D.C. there is Howard Universitiy which tuns out most of the black lawyers and doctors in the DC area and they do VERY well for themselves.\nSo as far as preparing blacks for success upon graduation, the answer is a resounding YES>
354619
yes it will be justice in the white house as soon as a black man or women becomes president. okay
139822
I like Obama, but he is still new on the national level, and a lot of pressure is being placed on him.\n\nStill, I would like to think this would happen within 20 years...but I am prepared to be disappointed...
713533
I'm 60 & I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see a woman president in my lifetime.  I would also like to see a black president too but I don't think that will happen.\n\nWhy?  We have become used to seeing women in power and the majority of  Americans aren't so narrow-minded against women anymore.\n\nAs for a black president: I think we've already seen blacks who would be capable of being president.  Colin Powell is one who comes to mind and, even tho I don't like her,   Condi Rice.  I'm just afraid America isn't ready for it yet-- too many rednecks and racists.  Also, I'm afraid that when one becomes nominated he/she will be assinated. I think that's why Colin Powell's wife doesn't want him to run for the job. But I would be proud to have a Colin Powell for a president - he'd be a major step up from the one currently in office & he  probably would have been one of the great ones.\n\nI'm a white female.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n in my lifetime.
401538
America is ready for a President of any color or gender.  The question is, will American's vote for such a person?  If the right candidate presents him or her self, I think they can get elected.  Right now, though, nobody appears to be this person.  Jesse Jackson?  Yeah, right.  Way too radical, even for some African Americans.  Condoleeza Rice?  No way - she has too much of Bush's dirt on her hands.  Colin Powell?  A possibility, but he has the Bush problem as well, and besides, he has said he doesn't want to run for political office.  Maybe in 2012 a guy like Barak Obama from Illinois can run and win.  I think its more likely that we will see a female President first, like Hillary Clinton.  She is probably going to be the Democratic nominee in 2008, and the Republicans will be hard pressed to find a competitive candidate after all that Bush has done as President.  The country is tired of Republican policy, and are looking for a change.