Obama 's win validates risks civil rights activists took years ago , some say . America is `` evolving ... trying to reach for the best part of itself , '' former activist says . Segregationist 's daughter has been a vocal critic of President Barack Obama's election victory in 2008 and 2012.
Obama 's win validates risks civil rights activists took years ago , some say . America is `` evolving ... trying to reach for the best part of itself , '' former activist says . Segregationist 's daughter : I think Obama will be one of the best presidents .