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Marcus Samuelsson on Sylvia Woods
(The Root) — Marcus Samuelsson, a respected chef and owner of Harlem’s Red Rooster, said in a statement given to The Root that Sylvia Woods had a big impact on his career: “I first met Sylvia 15 years ago when she spoke at an event at Tavern on the Green. Her words inspired me to…
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Obama's Day, July 19: Campaigning in Florida
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Jacksonville, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Jacksonville International Airport are open press. In Jacksonville, the President will deliver remarks at a…
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Obama's Day, July 18: Women's College Hoops Champs Visit White House
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will meet with Secretary of Agriculture Tom…
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Obama's Day, July 17: Campaigning in Texas
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, JULY 17, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route San Antonio, Texas. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at San Antonio International Airport are open press. In the afternoon, the President will deliver…
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The Root Focuses on Obesity
The Root continued its yearlong Black, Fit & Healthy series on Friday, July 13, with its Focus on Obesity event at the Washington Post headquarters in Washington, D.C. The event featured panels on how to find solutions to the obesity epidemic in the home, community, medical field and schools; a keynote luncheon with a speech…
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Obama's Day, July 16: Campaigning in Cincinnati
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, JULY 16, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart from the White House en route Cincinnati, Ohio. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky International Airport are open press. In Cincinnati, the President will attend…
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Hip-Hop Lecture Series Now Online
(The Root) — Since 1998, the Red Bull Music Academy has provided a meeting ground for a diverse set of producers, vocalists, DJs and erstwhile sonic innovators. For two weeks each year, an invited group of progressive music minds gather in a select city to exchange ideas about their craft, collaborate on projects, perform in various…
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Join The Root, Experts to Talk Black Obesity
(The Root) — It’s a very hot summer in the nation’s capital, but The Root’s focus on weight loss and fitness this month has nothing to do with the fact that it’s beach season. Our Black, Fit, & Healthy Series is about something more serious than dropping pounds for vanity’s sake: It’s a commitment to…
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Watch It Live: Battle for the Oval Office
(The Root) — Join The Root as we live-stream WGBH TV’s Basic Black program as it takes on President Obama’s re-election chances in light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the Affordable Care Act, his stances on immigration and more. Panelists will also weigh in on what some consider to be the black community’s diminishing support for the…
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Obama's Day, July 6: Meeting With Construction Workers and Students
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JULY 6, 2012 In the morning, the President will tour Summer Garden Food Manufacturing in Boardman, Ohio. There will be travel pool coverage of this tour. Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event…
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