The New York Times took a look today how some groups are responding to Barack Obama's Tuesday speech on race:

While commentators and politicians debated its political success Wednesday, some around the country were responding to Mr. Obama’s call for a national conversation about race.

Religious groups and academic bodies, already receptive to Mr. Obama’s plea for such a dialogue, seemed especially enthusiastic. Universities were moving to incorporate the issues Mr. Obama raised into classroom discussions and course work, and churches were trying to find ways to do the same in sermons and Bible studies.

The article goes on to highlight examples of discussions sparked by the speech and notes that the video of has been viewed 1.6 million times on YouTube and has been widely e-mailed.

Maybe we're ready to grow up after all.