Obama and America’s Manifest Destiny
October 24, 2008
Obama and America’s Manifest Destiny
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In a series of provocative video discussions, Ronald Takaki (author, scholar, and professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley) will discuss important issues regarding the 2008 presidential election from a multicultural perspective. Check out this AsianWeek exclusive! Read more
Why is Obama’s name funny?
October 15, 2008
Why is Obama’s name funny? (Pt. 4 of 15)

In a series of provocative video discussions, Ronald Takaki (author, scholar, and professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley) will discuss important issues regarding the 2008 presidential election from a multicultural perspective. Check out this AsianWeek exclusive! Read more
One Fact You Should Know About American History
October 8, 2008
One Fact You Should Know About American History (Pt. 3 of 15)
In a series of provocative video discussions, Ronald Takaki (author, scholar, and professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley) will discuss important issues regarding the 2008 presidential election from a multicultural perspective. Check out this AsianWeek exclusive!
A Chance to Redefine Race in America
October 2, 2008
A Chance to Redefine Race in America (Pt. 2 of 15)
In a series of provocative video discussions, Ronald Takaki (author, scholar, and professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley) will discuss important issues regarding the 2008 presidential election from a multicultural perspective. Check out this AsianWeek exclusive!
Why Is Barack Obama Black?
September 30, 2008
Why is Barack Obama Black? (1 of 15)

In a series of provocative video discussions, Ronald Takaki (author, scholar, and professor of ethnic studies at the University of California, Berkeley) will discuss important issues regarding the 2008 presidential election from a multicultural perspective. Check out this AsianWeek exclusive!
