Unfortunately, journalists are not often prone to deep reflection. Deadlines and conventional wisdom are powerful forces that usually keep introspection at bay. But there are signs that Barack Obama achieved a breakthrough with his landmark speech on race relations in Philadelphia on March 18, and the news media — along with our entire society — stand to gain a great deal from what he had to say.

In an era and a society that's apt to use the phrase "that's history" ...

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