“The public school system is not about educating black children. Never has been. Inner-city schools are about social control. Period. They’re operated as holding pens—miniature jails, really. It’s only when black children start breaking out of their pens and bothering white people that society even pays any attention to the issue of whether these children are being educated.”
Quote by Barack Obama
Work
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
This memoir delves into the author's journey of self-discovery, examining the complex interplay of race and inheritance. Through a series of personal stories and reflections, the author explores his own identity and the legacy of his family history. more
Author
Barack Obama
Barack Obama, born on August 4, 1961, served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama's presidency was marked by significant achievements, including the Affordable Care Act and the normalization of relations with Cuba. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. more
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