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Share Your Stop-and-Frisk Stories
(The Root) — New York City’s controversial stop-and-frisk policy, which allows police to stop pedestrians and forcibly search their bodies for weapons, is at the center of a national debate about whether or not the practice targets minorities unfairly. “Between those who get stopped, those who know someone who got stopped and those who read…
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Obama's Day, June 8: New York Giants Visit White House
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012 In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines to…
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The Root 100: Nominate Black Trailblazers Now
Who are the black leaders in your industry, field of study or community who inspire you the most? Who are the innovators, trailblazers and tastemakers who are paving the way toward positive change? We want to hear from you! The Root is accepting nominations for The Root 100 of 2012. Submit your nominations by using…
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Obama's Day, June 7: Student-Loan Reform Talk at UNLV
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence. There will print pool coverage of the President’s remarks. Later in the morning, the President will depart Los Angeles, California, en…
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Obama's Day, June 6: Campaign Events in California
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart from the White House en route San Francisco, California. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at San Francisco International Airport are open press. In San Francisco, the President…
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Obama's Day, June 5: Presidential Daily Briefing
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. The President will then meet with senior advisors. These meetings in the Oval Office are closed press. Like The Root on Facebook. Follow us…
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Obama's Day, June 4: Campaigning in New York City
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryIMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, JUNE 4, 2012 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will travel to New York City. The departure from the South Lawn and…
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The Root Is Live From Blogging While Brown
Panel Recap: Love Is a Battlefield: Navigating From the Trenches Friday, June 1, 7:40 p.m. EDT Relationship blogging has become quite the niche in the black blogosphere. Yes, it is a quick and entertaining way to build an audience and gain followers, but wanting to be a relationship-blogging star comes with a clear challenge: maintaining…
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Watch It Live: The Black Church and Hip-Hop
Join The Root as we live-stream WGBH TV’s Basic Black program as it takes on the state of the black church in today’s hip-hop world. As black parishioners evolve, is the black church addressing the changing needs, concerns and desires of its newest breed of congregants from the hip-hop generation? Basic Black features a panel…
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Obama's Day, May 31: Bush Portrait Unveiling
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and First Lady will meet for lunch with…
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