Which of the following best describes the relationship between the author's quotation of Coates in the middle of the first paragraph ("But I think half as much and her discussion of the My Brother's Keeper initiative that follows it?
The quotation emphasizes the strength of Obama's determination, the discussion that follows it illustrates Obama's dedication to improving the educational and life
outcomes of the black community as a whole.
The quotation asserts the uniqueness of Obama's accomplishments, the discussion that follows it provides a specific example of the kind of program that enabled
Obama to accomplish what he did.
The quotation implies Obama's commitment to racial equality; the discussion that follows it suggests his comparative lack of attention to gender issues discussed by
the author
The quotation criticizes Obama's approach to a particular problem; the discussion that follows it counters this criticism by analyzing the aims of an initiative
spearheaded by Obama.
The quotation expresses disapproval of a tenet adopted by Obama, the discussion that follows it explains the author's disapproval by highlighting problematic aspects
of a specific program