Eight Structural Shifts Under Obama That Reshaped Black America – Because of Them We Can

Eight Structural Shifts Under Obama That Reshaped Black America – Because of Them We Can

History is measured in laws passed, doors opened, and systems changed. Here are eight structural shifts during the Obama years that moved the line for Black America. The Affordable Care Act Before the ACA, more than 20% of Black Americans were uninsured. By the time Obama left office, that number had been cut nearly in half, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Millions of people could finally see a doctor, get a prescr…