Randall Kennedy : Some black people have said Obama is n't ` ` black enough '' Skepticism regarding Obama 's racial bona fides has continued to surface since he moved into the White House . He says many blacks who achieve success face similar charges . He says Obama 's rank - and - file support in black community is strong . Most realize that Obama is facing difficult issues , powerful forces , he says .
Randall Kennedy : Some black people have said Obama is n't ` ` black enough '' He says many blacks who achieve success face similar charges . He says Obama 's rank - and - file support in black community is strong . Most realize that Obama is facing difficult issues , powerful forces , he says .