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Watch It Live: Has Racism Become Hip?
Join The Root as we live-stream WGBH TV’s Basic Black program as it takes on recent conversations in black culture, including the Steve Harvey-inspired movie Think Like a Man and its triumph at the box office, the growing trend of what some are calling “hipster” racism and more. Basic Black features a panel discussion with…
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Obama's Day, May 3: Cinco de Mayo Reception
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.Later, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.In…
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Obama's Day, May 2: Credentialing Ceremony
In the afternoon, the President will return to Washington, DC. The arrival on the South Lawn is open press. Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony in the Oval Office. At this event, the President will receive the credentials from foreign Ambassadors recently posted in Washington. The presentation of…
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Obama's Day, May 1: Meeting With White House Officials
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULEFOR TUESDAY, MAY 1, 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 senior advisors in the Oval…
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Obama's Day, April 30: Meeting With Prime Minister of Japan
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULEFOR MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012In the morning, the 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 Building and Construction Trades Department Legislative Conference. The President’s…
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Obama's Day, April 27: Meeting With Military Families
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 In the morning, the President and the First Lady will depart from the White House en route Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Georgia. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Hunter Army Airfield are open press. In…
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Our Favorite Episodes of 'The Cosby Show'
My favorite, hands down, is when Theo and Justine broke up and Cliff convinced him to let out his frustration by singing the blues. Theo and Justine were one of my favorite TV couples back then, and the high note Theo hits is epic. “Justine, Justine!” —Akoto Ofori-Atta, assistant editor Mine will always be the…
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Obama's Day, April 25: Visiting the University of Iowa
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart Denver, Colorado en route Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The departure from Buckley Air Force Base and arrival at Eastern Iowa Airport are open press. In the afternoon, the President will visit the…
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Obama's Day, April 24: Visiting UNC Chapel Hill
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012In the morning, the President will honor the 2012 National Teacher of the Year and finalists at the White House, thanking them for their hard work and dedication each and every day in the classroom. This event in the…
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