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Obama's Day, July 27: Signing Israel Security Bill
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JULY 27, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Also in the morning, the President will sign the United States-Israel Enhanced Security…
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Meet CNN's New Black Anchor
T.J. Holmes left CNN Newsroom in December for BET, where his new comedic news show, Don’t Sleep, will debut later this year. Filling his shoes as co-host of the program — and its newest African-American face — will be Victor Blackwell of WPBF News in West Palm Beach, Fla. In announcing the news, CNN Executive…
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Obama's Day, July 26: Meeting With Veterans Affairs Secretary Shinseki
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012 In 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 meet with Secretary of Veterans Affairs…
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Harlem's Hue-Man Bookstore Not Saying Goodbye
One of Harlem’s last surviving bookstores, known for hosting events with black authors as well as stocking its shelves with their work, has announced that it will close its storefront this month after 10 years of business. In an open letter, the staff of Hue-Man — whose tagline is “A SKU for every hue” —…
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Obama's Day, July 23: Attending VFW Convention
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JULY 23, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart San Francisco, California, en route [to] Reno, Nevada. The departure from San Francisco International Airport and arrival at Nevada Air National Guard at Tahoe International Airport are open press. In…
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Marcus Samuelsson on Sylvia Woods
(The Root) — Marcus Samuelsson, a respected chef and owner of Harlem’s Red Rooster, said in a statement given to The Root that Sylvia Woods had a big impact on his career: “I first met Sylvia 15 years ago when she spoke at an event at Tavern on the Green. Her words inspired me to…
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Obama's Day, July 19: Campaigning in Florida
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Jacksonville, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Jacksonville International Airport are open press. In Jacksonville, the President will deliver remarks at a…
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Obama's Day, July 18: Women's College Hoops Champs Visit White House
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 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 Secretary of Agriculture Tom…
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Obama's Day, July 17: Campaigning in Texas
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, JULY 17, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route San Antonio, Texas. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at San Antonio International Airport are open press. In the afternoon, the President will deliver…
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