"A more perfect union"

In this speech, Obama describes his views on the current issues that America faces, however as he emphasizes the problems he connects  and highlights  the overdrawn effects of slavery and the way in which they counter-exist with modern day discrimination. He says "the legacy of defeat has been passed on to future generations", meaning the all of the pain endured throughout slavery still trickles upon the black generation, which he admits is the reason that "prevents us from forming the alliance that needs real change". As he  goes on to defend the black race in the way that they may think or feel, he readily suggests that its up to one to decide to break away from the barrier that will keep a nation from forming as one. He stated while "the anger is not always productive, it is real" and to ignore the stem of the situation that was created by our owns Nation hands is just not that simple. He referred to African Americans with hate in their hearts as "black anger " and Americans as "white resentment", the tension that stagnates us as a whole from moving forward and tackling the real issues that threaten America. At that point in time and to date, Obama carefully and truthfully pointed out the flaws each race carries as baggage and as a result hinders the relationship that is needed to move forward, as he acknowledges the past and does not show mercy upon the acts of slavery and discrimination , he seems as he saying its time for everyone to admit the present days and the future will not flourish until each person decides to let go.

I chose to highlight this aspect of this speech because I feel like he was mediating while remaining neutral. His choice of words and metaphors were beyond understood and helped me to gain a consciousness about history  by connecting what I've learned throughout this semester with his view point along with politics.