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  • Take a Trip to 'Piertopolis'

    Piertopolis is an ambitious installation by Dutch-Panamanian visual artist Antonio José Guzman. Inspired by his international family tree, Guzman infuses the themes of DNA, migration and gravity into his multimedia creations. Noting that piers have DNA-like shapes and facilitate migration, Guzman has taken photos of piers in locations around the world that can be linked…

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  • Obama's Day, April 10: Campaigning in Florida

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route West Palm Beach, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Palm Beach International Airport are open press. In the afternoon, the President will…

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  • Obama's Day, April 9: Hosting White House Easter Egg Roll

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. This meeting is closed press.Also in the morning, the President and the First Lady will host the 2012 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. The…

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  • Obama's Day, April 6: Discussing Economic Security for Women

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012 In the morning, the President will deliver remarks to highlight ways the Administration has helped create economic security for women at the White House Forum on Women and the Economy. As part of the Forum, the White House…

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  • Watch It Live: A Message To Young Black Men

    Video streaming by Ustream Join The Root as we live-stream a community forum and discussion led by journalst Kevin Powell about the Trayvon Martin tragedy. racial profiling and Black-on-Black violence. Held at the House of the Lord Church in Brooklyn, NY, Powell will lead a discussion about racial profiling, black-on-black violence House of the Lord…

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  • Submit Photos of Your Favorite Easter Moments

    Easter Sunday is fast approaching, and as you hide the Easter eggs and prepare the feasts, celebrate the meaning of family with us!  The Root wants to pay homage to family and fun this Easter Sunday. Upload photos of your fabulous Easter outfits and family portraits to our Facebook page, along with your name or…

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  • Obama's Day, April 5: Signing the JOBS Act

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. This meeting is closed press.Later, the President and the Vice President meet for lunch. This lunch in the Private Dining Room is closed press. In the afternoon, the…

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  • Obama's Day, April 4: Signing the STOCK Act

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012In the morning, the President will host an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House, as he has done in previous years. Christian leaders from across the country will join the President at this breakfast for a time of…

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  • Obama's Day, April 3: Attending ASNE Convention

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks and answer questions at the Associated Press luncheon during the…

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  • Obama's Day, April 2: Hosting North American Leaders' Summit

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORMONDAY, APRIL 2, 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 host Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada and President…

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