Sorry while I agree President Obama did not earn this award yet, I cannot believe you would think that he won it because he was the first Black American President, that is a racist statement out and out. Why in the world would someone honor someone because of their race, color , creed, religion to receive this high honor????. I agree it should never be a issue what color your skin is, in whether you deserve this award, it goes way further then the color or your skin, as honestly I never ever thought that his winning this award was because of the color of his skin at all never ever ever... Peace. Catherine