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SOLEDAD O'BRIEN REPORTS
CNN continues its investigation of the most challenging issues facing African-Americans with "Black in America 2." Soledad O'Brien reports on people who are using ground-breaking solutions to transform the black experience.

Teens find refuge with black cowboys

Boney D and Rabbit come from rough parts of Brooklyn. They spend their spare time at a 25-acre ranch in Queens, riding horses and hanging out with cowboys.

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Newsmakers and CNN iReporters share their thoughts on race, African-American families and solutions for the black community.

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From inspiring young people to tracing your family roots or developing a neighborhood garden -- share your innovative ideas to help make black America better.

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Soledad O'Brien | POLITICS
Have race relations improved since the election of President Barack Obama?
  • MikeinParis
    I live in both Paris and London. Since Obama is President, we have seen a marked increase in tourism among black Americans.
  • tacklethis
    Thankfully, we as a nation, are for the most part beyond playing the "race card." Having said that, I don't believe the last election was about history having been made. If it were, the honorable Alan Keyes would have been seeking re-election. Is Alan Keyes too black or too godly for the Democratic party? I believe he is too godly.
  • mediaeblast
    Wow i tell you. I really thought that race was going down hill in this country. But my biggest fear have been brought to light with the campaign and especially the election of a black president. Race has been uncovered in a mighty way.
  • laurenv
    The sad thing is that people thought that race relations would somehow be blanketed like a magic wand since Obama became president. Race relations will not go away unless mental consciousness that breeds prejudgment and hate eradicates itself. But here is the million dollar question: Is White America ready to admit and do this?
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