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A Black Female Astronaut's Mission
(The Root) — Mae C. Jemison, the first black woman ever admitted to NASA’s astronaut training program, made history when she went into orbit on the space shuttle Endeavour in 1987, using her training as a medical doctor to conduct scientific experiments in space. Decades later, her missions back on Earth include heading up a…
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Jury: Sandusky Guilty of Child Sex Abuse
Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach who’d founded a charity for troubled kids, was found guilty Friday on 45 charges of child sex abuse, according to the Chicago Tribune. A jury found former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 child sex abuse charges on Friday, ending…
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Bringing Go-Go Music to New Orleans
(The Root) — For those of you currently in New Orleans for this year’s National Association of Black Journalists conference, don’t miss your chance to party in the Big Easy — D.C. style! Author Natalie Hopkinson, contributing editor to The Root, brings the remarkable musical tradition from the nation’s capital to New Orleans with the…
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Obama's Day, June 22: Speaking at Latino Politicians' Conference
Office of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Orlando, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Orlando International Airport are open press. While in Orlando, the President will deliver remarks at the…
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Adidas: Poor Judgment, Not Racism?
After revealing its new “shackle shoes” online this week, Adidas quickly dropped the concept when pretty much the whole world pointed out that the construction was reminiscent of slavery and not in the best taste (or even close). The fact that the design even made it that far raised age-old questions about how companies manage…
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Obama's Day, June 21: Urging Stop to Interest-Rate Hike
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. The President will then meet with senior advisors. These meetings in the Oval Office are closed press. In the afternoon, the President and…
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Don't Put All Nonwhites in One Bucket
(The Root) — Recent census data reveal that, for the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half of all children born in the United States, with 50.4 percent of children under age 1 identified as Hispanic, black, Asian American or members of another ethnic minority group. In terms of the overall…
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Southern Baptists' New Leader on Gay Rights
The Rev. Fred Luter Jr., the newly appointed first African-American president of the Southern Baptist Convention, talked to CNN’s Soledad O’Brien on Starting Point Wednesday morning about his views on gay rights. Wild guess how he comes out on the issue … Not shockingly, when asked if his agenda will include inclusiveness of gay Americans,…
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Obama's Day, June 19: G-20 Summit Closing Ceremony
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012 In the morning, the President will attend the second plenary session of the G-20 Summit. This session is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will attend the third plenary session of the G-20 Summit. This…
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Obama's Day, June 18: Meetings With Presidents of Russia and Mexico
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULEFOR TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2012 In the morning, the President will attend a bilateral meeting with President Calderón of Mexico. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting. Later in the morning, the President will attend a bilateral…
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