Obama's Surprise Speech on Race: 'Trayvon Could Have Been Me' President Obama gave a surprise speech about the Trayvon Martin verdict on Friday. Or, more specifically, about the racial climate in ...

“Just because it is not your personal experience, does not mean it does not exist," said Rep. Karen Bass of racial profiling and President Obama's speech. The “Justice for Trayvon” vigils were not ...

Earlier this afternoon, Matt Drudge teased a “curious” tape that will drop tonight and cause “controversy” by igniting “accusations of racism — in both directions!” Drudge also claimed that an unnamed ...

In a bid to quell growing unease about his relationship with a black preacher known for strident rhetoric, Barack Obama described the Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s views on America — including its ...

Barack Obama makes remarks on race & religion to quell controversy. March 18, 2008— -- The following remarks were provided to ABC News by the campaign of Senator Barack Obama, D-Ill., and are as ...

President Barack Obama told graduates at a historically black university that they had "responsibilities" to help others rise above joblessness, depressed wages and widespread violence in their ...