Slideshow: Friends or foes? Where black leaders stand with Obama

Who among these influential African-Americans support the president or challenge him the most?...

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In light to the recent debate between Tavis Smiley and Rev. Al Sharpton on the need for a black agenda, theGrio thought it would be useful to profile a number of black leaders and notable figures and examine their stance on President Obama.

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