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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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  • Tweeting Live: Demetria L. Lucas on 'Scandal'

    Love ABC’s Scandal, starring Kerry Washington and Columbus Short? We do, too, and we want you to watch it with us tonight! In our first guest-tweeting session, The Root contributing editor, author, relationship expert and proud Kerry Washington fan Demetria L. Lucas will tweet on our behalf. Join us for lively, hilarious and — dare…

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  • Obama's Day, May 10: Campaigning in Wash. and Calif.

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart from the White House en route Seattle, Washington. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at King County International Airport are open press. In Seattle, the President will deliver…

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  • Obama's Day, May 9: Hosting 'In Performance at the White House' Series

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012In 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 will host NATO Secretary-General Rasmussen for a meeting in the Oval…

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  • Obama's Day, May 8: Attending APAICS Gala

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  • Share Photos of Your Fashionable Moms

    When we look back at some of our mothers’ fashion choices from decades past, we either cringe or find inspiration. It matters not, because you couldn’t tell those divas anything back in the day! We at The Root want to celebrate our readers’ moms this Mother’s Day with a gallery of fun vintage photos. Upload…

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  • Obama's Day, May 7: Calling Elected Officials

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, MAY 7, 2012In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press.In the afternoon, the President will hold a conference call with elected officials and student…

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