Read Politco.com article and defend one of the following positions, depending on your assigned group.

Your team believes race does play an important role in this election, and that racism remains a significant challenge in this country. Support your position, and be prepared to argue it.

OR

Your team believes race does not play a significant role in this election and that the fact that a presidential candidate on a major party ticket is biracial demonstrates this.  Support your position, and be prepared to argue it.