By Charles Paul Tillerman

"First mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean"

In 2007, Biden referred to then-Senator Barack Obama with these words, implying previous African-American public figures may have lacked these traits.

Source: NPR

Fond Recollections of Working with Segregationist Senators

In 2019, Biden was criticized for nostalgically mentioning his working relationships with segregationist Senators James Eastland and Herman Talmadge in the 1970s.

Source: The New York Times

"You cannot go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent."

Made during a C-SPAN event in 2006, Biden's comment was viewed as perpetuating stereotypes about the Indian-American community.

Source: NBC News

"Poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids."

In 2019, during a campaign event in Iowa, Biden's words implied that poverty and race were interlinked in a controversial manner.

Source: Business Insider

"If you have a problem figuring out whether you're for me or Trump, then you ain't black."

This comment was made during an interview with Charlamagne Tha God on "The Breakfast Club" in 2020.

Source: NBC News

Statements About Black Parents Needing Help Raising Their Children

At a 2019 town hall in Iowa, Biden seemed to suggest that African-American parents might need guidance raising their children, reinforcing negative stereotypes about black families.

Source: Business Insider

"They are going to put y'all back in chains."

In 2012, Biden warned a largely African-American audience about Republicans with this comment, which was deemed racially insensitive.

Source: BBC

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