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  • The Black Presidency

  • Barack Obama and the Politics of Race in America
  • By: Michael Eric Dyson
  • Narrated by: Michael Eric Dyson
  • Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (233 ratings)

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The Black Presidency

By: Michael Eric Dyson
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A provocative, lively deep dive into the meaning of America's first Black president and first Black presidency, from "one of the most graceful and lucid intellectuals writing on race and politics today" (Vanity Fair).

©2016 Michael Eric Dyson, c/o McKinnon McIntyre (P)2016 Recorded Books
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Only the Heart can truly appreciate profound Truth!

Not only ami proud to be Black, but just as proud to be American after hear such a profoundly heart given experience on the Presidency of Barak Hussein Obama. Thank you Michael Eric Dyson for this memorable experience of to date The Greatest President of these United States of America. I got emotional even after the third time as well as on the occasion of the Eulogy for The Pastor. God continue to Bless you, President Obama and his family and God Bless these United States of America!

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No opinions just facts

Dyson is the man. He states facts in an understanding way that all can grasp his point.

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Amazing!

Mr. Dyson brilliantly navigates all of the praise, criticism , and complexity involved in this historic presidency and delivered as objective and informed a narrative as could have been imagined. Chapter 9 was one of the best I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing.

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Dr.Dyson the best!

I just want to be one of his students in his class..He powerful beyond all great measure...Thank You, Sir....

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Slow start, great finish!

I'm not going lie, this book was a roller coaster, at first listen it was really informative and dry, but before I knew it, Mr. Dyson had gripping the safety bar and anticipating something real exciting. I love how he made the connect of going from a Black President to a Black President while still being the man we love and respect, great story.

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Wow

Very enlightening...still love my Obama but was guilty of loving blindly. We never stop learning, growing...evolving. Am prouder today of our President then I ever was before.

Awesome book, thank you M.E.D.

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Very good book!

It was very informative and kept me interested in finishing. Good narration of the book.

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great read

MED eloquently writes of the strengths and weaknesses of one of the greatest presidents in our nation's history

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Thoroughly enjoyed this audio book.

Balanced and fair criticism, praise and assessment of Obama’s presidency. Michael Eric Dyson does it again.

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Must Read!

Weather you like President Obama or not, agree with his views or not, share his values or not, this is a summary of the first Black President and first Black Presidency if America! fascinating, at times emotional, and storing strong sentiment for and against. I salute Dyson for a great work.

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