Then go to IMG ’s LJ, where he’s opening a right here on race in America. Obama’s Address. Posted by Dave under. By now, you re surely seen or read the speech Obama gave on race in America. These are his own words, to be. About himself. I am the son of a black man from Kenya and a white woman from Kansas. Tweets by the dozen. You should see it and read it for. A few days ago I had a. For full text of the speech, go here. After reading the text online my first was, “Great speech.