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'Think Like a Man': Did You Love It, Too?
Think Like a Man, the film adaptation of Steve Harvey’s best-selling book, took the No. 1 spot, earning $33 million in its opening weekend. Kevin Hart told us that it’s his best film to date. Blogger Panama Jackson of Very Smart Brothas was pleasantly surprised and called it a black romantic comedy worth seeing. And…
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Watch It Live: HBO's 'Girls' and Diversity
Since its premiere last week, HBO’s Girls has been wrapped in controversy because of its portrayal and omission of people of color. Join us as we live-stream the Guardian’s Girls Season 1, Episode 2 live chat, in which our deputy editor, Lauren Williams, will be joined by cultural critic Teresa Wiltz to talk about the…
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Obama's Day, April 23: Visiting US Holocaust Memorial Museum
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. The President will also tour the museum with and be introduced by Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel.…
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Obama's Day, April 20: Hosting the 6th Annual Soldier Ride
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.In the afternoon, the President will welcome the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride to…
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Obama's Day, April 19: Hosting BCS National Champions
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, APRIL 19, 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 meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed…
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Obama's Day, April 18: Campaigning in Ohio and Michigan
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2012 In 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 depart from the White House en route Elyria, Ohio. The departure…
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Save the Date: Black Obesity Conference
You’d have to be living under a rock not to have noticed that too many Americans are carrying an unhealthy amount of weight on their frames. More than 60 percent of us are either overweight or obese, leading to higher risks for many ailments and shortening our lives. And for African Americans the situation is…
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Obama's Day, April 13: Traveling to Colombia
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Tampa, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Tampa International Airport are open press.In the afternoon, the President will tour the Port of Tampa…
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Watch It Live: The Aftermath of Trayvon
Join The Root as we stream WGBH-TV’s Basic Black program, which will explore various themes and issues that have come to light in the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin and Tulsa, Okla., shooting tragedies. Panelists will discuss the continued reactions to the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, as well as the contrasting commentary between liberal…
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Obama's Day, April 11: Discussing the Buffett Rule
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012 In the morning, the President will deliver a statement on the Buffett Rule. This event in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building is open press. Later in the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the…
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