American Quote by J. D. Vance

Barack Obama actually grew up black in America. He knows a thing or two about being judged by the color of his skin, rather…

— Neil Macdonald

Like John Kennedy in 1960, Obama combines youth, vigor, and good looks with the promise of political change. Like Kennedy, he grew up in…

— Virginia Postrel

I've never thought that I would see any man of color, not just a black president, but any man of color, I never thought…

— Donte Stallworth

Forget the historic nature of his election having to do with skin color - Obama has an opportunity offered to few presidents: the chance…

— Chuck Todd

Barack and I were both raised by families who didnt have much in the way of money or material possessions but who had given…

— Michelle Obama

Beyond [Barack Obama] having made history as the first African-American president, I hope that he gets re-elected for what he does while in office,…

— Lenny Kravitz

I voted for Barack because he was black. 'Cuz that's why other folks vote for other people - because they look like them... That's…

— Samuel L. Jackson

You see, even though back then Barack was a senator and a presidential candidate, to me, he was still the guy who'd picked me…

— Michelle Obama

When he ran for president in 2008, Mr. Obama was the candidate of the young and the demographically ascendant. He eventually attracted strong majorities…

— Joy Reid

I travel to Chicago a lot. And I've followed Obama through his Senate race and beyond. I found him to be an exceptional candidate…

— Sal Albanese

Young African - millennials really love Barack Obama.

— Julianne Malveaux

When Barack Obama was elected, it immediately brought out all the differences in society.

— Wadada Leo Smith