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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
What is Wrong With Being Black?: Celebrating our Heritage, Confronting our Challenges
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

What is Wrong With Being Black?: Celebrating our Heritage, Confronting our Challenges

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.692155.8
Object Type Book
Author (Nigerian, 1952)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2007
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 9 in x W 6 in x D 3/4 in (22.9 cm x 15.2 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA paperback book with light brown, white, and green cover. The center of the front cover is a man off centered to the right reaching out across a brown field.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on inside front cover: TO PRESIDENT OBAMA / [Publisher Stamp] / Happy Reading! / Book by out Pastor, PR. Matthew Ashimolowo / At KICC (Kingsway Intl. Christian Center) / It will bless you. / Congrats from all of us at / The bookstore. / God Bless you and all yours. / Maria / Manager
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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Not on view
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