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  • Tweeting Live: Bassey Ikpi on 'Scandal'

    We’re tuning in tonight for the season finale of ABC’s Scandal, starring Kerry Washington, and we want to watch it with you! For this week’s guest-tweeting session, The Root contributor, mental-health advocate and self-proclaimed Scandal obsessee Bassey Ikpi will tweet on our behalf. Join us for lively, hilarious and witty commentary. She promises to keep…

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  • Celebrities on Twitter: Donna Summer's Death

    Hollywood, like the rest of the world, was stunned to hear of the death of disco diva Donna Summer. Celebrities took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the singer whose music was the soundtrack of an era. See what they said and share your own thoughts and memories about Summer, below. ‏@hollyrpeete: “Donna Summer…

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  • Obama's Day, May 17: No Events Scheduled

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012On Thursday, the President has no public events scheduled.Like The Root on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

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  • The Root's Day of Fun and Fitness: Photos

    On May 12, 2012, The Root held the inaugural event for its Black, Fit and Healthy Series at the Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md. Between seminars, sports clinics and words of wisdom from our special guest, Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes, we sought to further the conversation about health and fitness…

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  • Obama's Day, May 16: Awarding Medal of Honor

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012In the morning, the President will visit a small business in the Washington, DC area where he will urge Congress to act on the “To Do List,” specifically highlighting the need to invest in small businesses and jumpstart new…

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  • Black Notables for Marriage Equality

    “What people do in their own homes is their business, and you can choose to love whoever you love. That’s their business. It’s no different than discriminating against blacks. It’s discrimination, plain and simple.” May 2012 “If anybody can find someone to love them and to help them through this difficult thing that we call life,…

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  • Obama's Day, May 15: Speaking at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service,…

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  • Join Us Live: HBO's 'Girls,' Episode 5

    The HBO show Girls has been the subject of constant commentary. Now that the first season is at its halfway point, join us as we live-stream the Guardian’s Girls Season 1, Episode 5 live chat, in which our deputy editor, Lauren Williams, will join Jessica Valenti to discuss the show. They’ll be taking your questions…

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  • Obama's Day, May 14: Delivering Commencement Address at Barnard

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, MAY 14, 2012In the morning, the President will travel to New York City. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press.In New York City, the President will deliver the commencement address…

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  • Obama's Day, May 11: Visiting Nevada

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012In the morning, the President will depart from Los Angeles, California, en route Reno, Nevada. The departure from Los Angeles International Airport and arrival at Reno-Tahoe International Airport are open press.In Reno, the President will meet with a local…

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