Conversation about race long overdue

We can't expect President Obama, a police officer and a black history expert to vanquish racial bias over a beer in the White House. Instead, we need some back-fence dialogue, some coffee shop chatter, and some honest exchanges. Read more: Racial 'don't ask, don't tell' makes no sense.

Also, check out my Boston Globe op-ed that looks at the rhetoric of race in America.

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