Slideshow: What has Obama done for black America in 2010?

SLIDESHOW - In light of the bad economy and attacks on Obama from all directions, the public has lost sight of the many accomplishments of the nation's first black president...

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With 2010 coming to a close, and the first two years of the Obama presidency now history, this is a perfect time to take a look at some of President Obama’s major accomplishments that benefit black America. In light of the bad economy and attacks on Obama from all directions, the public has lost sight of the many accomplishments of the nation’s first black president. Perhaps some of the blame falls squarely with the White House for political miscalculations and missteps, and failing to get the word out and publicize its accomplishments. The following is theGrio’s list of 13 things President Obama has done for black America.

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