Twitter Responds to President Obama's Trayvon Martin Address
Praise and criticism followed Obama's landmark address.
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Edgar W. Hooper - In an impromptu address at the White House on Friday, President Obama spoke boldly about the Trayvon Martin case for the first time expanding on his thoughts about the tragedy through his perspective as an African-American man. Calling for Americans to reassess their own prejudices, the president said the world does not exist in a "post-racial society," and that there is more work to do. How well was the president's historic speech received? Keep reading for a round-up of some of his biggest critics and supporters. — Britt Middleton (Photo: Edgar W. Hooper via Twitter)
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Donna Brazile - (Photo: Donna Brazile via Twitter)
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Cory Booker - (Photo: Cory Booker via Twitter)
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Roland S. Martin - (Photo: Roland S. Martin via Twitter)
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Ann Coulter - (Photo: Ann Coulter via Twitter)
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Tavis Smiley - (Photo: Tavis Smiley via Twitter)
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Joy-Ann Reid - (Photo: Joy Reid via Twitter)
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Rashida Jones - (Photo: Rashida Jones via Twitter)
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