George Mason University's Center for the Arts

Racial Politics in a “Post Racial” America

Michael K. Fauntroy

Barack Obama’s election as President of the United States has had a profound impact on discussions of race and politics. Many on all sides of the ideological spectrum now conclude that America’s racial problems are in our collective rear view mirror and continuing to discuss them is merely beating a dead horse. Indeed, some contend that we are entering a new “post racial” America, one in which race is no longer a main issue of concern. Dr. Michael K. Fauntroy examines the concept of a “post racial” America — what it means and its potential impact on American politics.