BAGHDAD , Iraq ( CNN ) -- Their faces and darker skins make them look different . African of African descent are marginalized by society , called `` slave '' Barack Obama 's victory makes black Iraqis feel closer to Iraq , one says . Slate of black candidates will stand for election for first time in modern U.S. .
African of African descent are marginalized by society , called `` slave '' Barack Obama 's victory makes black Iraqis feel closer to Iraq , one says . Slate of black candidates will stand for election for first time in modern U.S. .