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What will be Barack Obama's legacy?
What about civil rights? Did Obama make any progress there?
Obama made significant strides in advancing civil rights during his presidency. He signed legislation that repealed the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that barred openly gay and lesbian individuals from serving in the military, and he publicly supported the Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage. Obama also established the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans and made efforts to address police brutality and systemic racism in the criminal justice system.