Tuesday, January 20, 2008 will be the swearing in of the 44th American president, Barack Obama. This momentous occasion will be a huge media event not only because he is the new leader of the free world in a time of war and financial crisis, but also because he is the first black president of a country that was founded on the backs of slaves taken from Africa. In a nation founded on the oppression of blacks, the inauguration of Barack Obama is truly a historical moment of great importance.Carefully watch media coverage of the inauguration. What is the mood and tone of journalists on CNN, Fox News, or the CBC? Listen to the commentary of the journalists. What are the comments you agree with/ disagree with/ or that surprise you? What are some of your thoughts about Obama as he begins his presidency?
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