August 15, 2009
August 15, 2009
Rumor had it the Obamas would be vacationing in Oak Bluffs, where the island's largest African-American community resides- but instead they've chosen an "up-island" location in Chilmark. Why did the First Family make this decision? What is the difference between "up-island" and "down-island"? And where are the Obamas most likely to be spotted? Alex Friedman gives us the scoop in this Obama Watch special on up-island culture.
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