A Politico post by Jeffrey Ressner on Michelle Obama’s 1985 Princeton thesis, entitled “Princeton-Educated Blacks and the Black Community,” can be found here.
Politico is currently hosting it in a 4-part PDF. A complete PDF of the thesis can be downloaded here.
The next post will be a word-searchable version, from a quick optical scan, minus the statistical data near the end of the thesis.
[...] February 23, 2008 Below is a word-searchable text of Michelle Obama’s Princeton thesis unearthed by Politico. For a PDF copy, click here. [...]
Pingback by Word-searchable text of Michelle Obama’s Princeton thesis « Michelle Obama Princeton Thesis — February 23, 2008 @ 3:01 am |
I find her findings racist and small minded. If one takes the blue colar white or even more uneducated, the white trash and compare them to educated whites one will find the same change and differences. So of course she found that education and not the white community will change anyone who continues to learn from those who don’t become educated! Duh! So I find her thesis as not very bright and she should go back to school and continue to learn.
Comment by Melody Knapp — May 25, 2008 @ 2:31 pm |
The sampling was too small to draw any conclusion. Eighty-nine out of 1200 is 7% of the total graduates. She should have chosen another topic.
Comment by Thomas Owens — May 25, 2008 @ 10:09 pm |
What I know about the candidates has me a commmitted McCain/Palin supporter. None the less, Michelle Obama’s thesis shows a woman trying to understand the role of race in her life. She did not come across as racist & small minded.
Her thesis definetly has an affinity for keeping the status quo, black racism, alive. She comes across as preferring to see black segregationism instead of American integration.
But that perceived preference is muted by the general tone to the thesis which is: what happens when blacks enter an integrated social setting. That is not an outrageous question to ask.
The results seem to say that integration is the normal result.
Comment by Mango — September 16, 2008 @ 10:56 pm |
Originally, blacks (in power) encouraged integration with whites.
Michelle has pushed her race back 40 years plus with her remarks. In addition, the topic of her study is so trite, that it is amazing that tax payer dollars paid for this trash! What do you expect when Chicago politics mix with Princeton liberal thought?
Comment by D. Mozzone — September 28, 2009 @ 8:30 am |
After reading this today and considering the 20 years spent with the Rev. J. Wright, my conclusion of the Obama’s is that they are both racist.
Racism comes in all colors. I surely don’t want this taken into the White House.
As a Democrat, the choice for me would have been Hillary Rodham Clinton, but now I will vote for John McCain. A man of honor, to all Americans and our Country.
Comment by heyjude — September 30, 2008 @ 7:45 pm |
To bad more people did not have the foresight you had. look where we are now. OMG
Comment by LADYNRED70461 — September 27, 2009 @ 10:17 am |
She keeps using the words predominantly white. Well African Americans are a minority correct? So unless you are in an all black college, it’s a given that the college is predominantly white. If she spent more time helping people and less time worrying about color and status, she could accomplish a lot more. We can learn from the past but it’s foolish to dwell.
Comment by luuuucy! — October 8, 2008 @ 2:16 pm |
My question to Michelle.
Why do you want to help the poor black people so much more than the poor white people. Why not just give all your money to the very poor?
Forget about the past. Live in the now. Change the way you think.
Don’t change America.
Comment by Jerry Brown — October 17, 2008 @ 8:24 am |
let us all work together to help Americans and the world, and not look at color of skin after all we all have color right melonoma
Comment by Anonymous — October 19, 2008 @ 2:47 pm |
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The thesis is well written and objective.
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High marks to the author.
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It is a study and not a statement of her opinions.
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A+
Comment by Pinky — October 21, 2008 @ 1:00 pm |
There are gaps in the thesis, does that mean this is a censored copy? People who vote for “change” must be careful what they wish for. What I see from these two will be complete collapse of our freedoms with more taxes and government intrusion into our lives.
If a conservative wrote about this subject, there would such an uproar by the liberal press.
God Bless America, we are going to need it.
Comment by Dinty — October 25, 2008 @ 2:29 pm |
Granted. But her choice of topic DOES reflect her opinion.
She and her husband are both racists.
Birds of a feather.
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The thesis is well written and objective.
High marks to the author.
It is a study and not a statement of her opinions.
A+
Comment by Pinky — October 21, 2008 @ 1:00 pm
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Comment by Joe — October 30, 2008 @ 2:33 pm |
still believe that?
Comment by LADYNRED70461 — September 27, 2009 @ 10:18 am |
It is very clear that this issue weighed heavily on her mind. I am also sure that it was always at the forefront of her husband’s mind. What strikes me funny is that her husband Barack, is half white. That fact was not nearly promoted enough during the entire campaign. It is obvious which group the Obamas identify the most with. It also obvious which one of Barack’s backgrounds was leveraged to his advantage throughout this race. Saying this, whether I agree with his political views or not, I am glad that he one the race as a glass ceiling has now been shattered! His accomplishment should remove this contrast in the future as it is an advantage that can no longer be leveraged!
Comment by Tony Blanco — November 6, 2008 @ 2:25 pm |
What about the Arab part of Obama’s gene pool? He is only a little more than 6 percent Black. The whole black issue is one of a welfare state pushed on blacks throughout generations and also one of well educated blacks like Michelle who live with a big chip on her shoulder. There are more reasons for so many black babies without fathers and for a high percentage of black men in prison. When most babies born to blacks are to unwed mothers, it is not the fault of white, blue eyed citizens. When black men are in prison, it is not because they are profiled, it is because they are caught. Get real people. Get an education. Use a condom if not married. Get a job. Get off drugs. Be responsible.
Comment by angrynana — April 3, 2009 @ 2:49 pm |
I think everyone is forgetting that this Thesis is from 1985. How old was this college student in 1985? 21 years of age.
I would like to address angrynana. “The whole black issue….” The whole black issue is white people (yes, I said it white people). White people are always spouting forget the past, moved on. BE RESPONSIBLE! Well, when are you going to be reponsible for your actions, what you have done.
Less, than 50 years ago Eugene “Bull” Connor, used high-pressure water jets and police dogs to control black protestors. Who is going to be responsible for that? Who is going to be responsible for the lack of educational equality for minorities. When the tides change and whites are the poor minorities, what then?
So, do you think only blacks are in jail, pregnant and on drugs. You don’t know any whites on drugs, uneducated and in jail (some for blowing up schools, or shooting them up). Even, though studies and the news predict Blacks tragic downfall as part of this country…if you look thru eyes wide open you will see that Blacks have made great strides inspite of the torture they have endured. Please, recognize that the African American race is a phenomenal race and a compliment to this country.
Just like YOUR President. Again, Michelle Obama was 21 in 1985 when she attended Princeton.
Comment by jjacki3 — April 12, 2009 @ 10:59 am |
Well who cares what happened 50 years ago or 100 years ago. Us “WHITE” People had nothing to do with what our ancestors did. And you know you guys are forgetting about the Indians. The english stole their land. America was theirs so really none of us have a right to say anything unless you are in fact a native american or indian or whatever name you wanna come up with. So really if you wanna get down to it none of us deserve America or anything else. We have all just kept on and on worrying about things that are not important we have forgotten what is important.
Comment by Mango — June 1, 2009 @ 4:27 pm |
when will the admission standards for african american students at universities, for example, meet the standards used for non-african americans? meaning, white, hispanic, asian, et. Take a gander sometime generally at admission requirements at various private law schools, for example—the discrepancy may surprise you.
Comment by what is fairness — July 26, 2009 @ 3:42 pm |
Judge a person by the content of his character, not by the color of his skin…or has she forgotten Martin Luther King’s civil rights credo? Michelle is a racist, most obviously. Her comment during the campaign…”For the first time in my life, I am proud to be an American” is a sad testimony from a woman who lives in, what was and hopefully will be again, the greatest country in the world. She is biting the hand that feeds her with the help of 26 assistants to wait on her in the White House.
Comment by gaily — September 16, 2009 @ 9:46 pm |
After reading all the negative comments about Michelle and her excellent thesis, I feel sorry for a sick American society that have ignorant pagans who parade as Christians. But it’s no use discussing with individuals who still live with “ice age” mentality! Some who criticize don’t even know what a “thesis” is!!! Go to school, dummies!!!!
Comment by Ben — October 25, 2009 @ 1:28 pm |