In the most recent issue of The Indian American, I published a guest column describing Obama's effect on race relations in America. While rejecting the simplistic inquiries of whether Obama is "black enough" or "too black" to be our next president, I would posit that Obama's background and track record suggest that he will have a uniquely transformative effect on the state of racial relations both at home and abroad. His history of drawing upon diverse experiences and bringing people of different persuasions together to solve real problems gives reason for hope and optimism to our community, as well as all progressive-minded people in our country.

The full column is available here.