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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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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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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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