The paradox of Obama’s presidency
In the essay "This Is How We Lost the White House," the paradox of Black people’s expectations is evident. When Obama clinched the presidency, most Black people were optimistic that their lives could change for the better because one of their own was at the topmost office. Ironically, Obama’s presidency did not change the fortunes of most Black people for the eight years he occupied the White House. On the contrary, Black people continued facing the same challenges that were a norm for the past decades. Therefore, many Black people felt that they wasted their eight years in the White House that were meant to change their lives positively.
The satire of the civil war
The essay "American Girl" is intriguing and satirical. The essay largely talks about Michelle Obama’s influence and contribution to her husband's presidency. However, the unwillingness of many African Americans to study the civil war is paradoxical.
The irony of systematic racism
The contemporary American constitution advocates for equality and equal treatment of all people regardless of their color and race. Ironically, modern American society practices systematic racism, which continues to disadvantage Black people. For instance, Obama’s presidency was not meant to uplift the life of the Black people but to make them believe that they are part of the larger American dream, which in reality was not supported by the system.
