Read the following article and answer the question below:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/a-black-president-speaks-about-race-and-no-one-hears-1.3123540
Given the severity of racial issues in America lately, in your opinion, was the president's use of the word distasteful and newsworthy, or appropriate and impactful? Defend your answer with details from the article and connections to To Kill a Mockingbird.