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Obama's Day, Feb. 14: Meeting With China's VP
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and then meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. Later, the President and the Vice President will hold a meeting with Vice President…
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Catholic League: Is Nicki Minaj Possessed?
Nicki Minaj showed up at the Grammys escorted by a man dressed as the pope or a bishop, and followed that with a “Roman Holiday” performance containing a Catholic confession scene, an apparent demonic possession and chanting choir boys. Many viewers mused about whether she’d gone too far, gone crazy or decided to attempt to…
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Musicians Want Ethnic Grammy Categories Back
This year 31 categories were cut from the Grammy Awards, and most of them were in ethnic-music fields like Latin jazz, Native American, Hawaiin, regional Mexican, zydeco and Cajun music. Affected artists and their supporters protested outside the Staples Center during last night’s telecast, hoping to convince the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences…
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Watch This: Wendy Williams' Houston Tribute
Talk-show host Wendy Williams and Whitney Houston fell out after a 2003 radio interview during which Williams interrogated the R&B singer over her alleged drug abuse. Back then, Houston told Williams, “If this were back in the day in Newark, I’d meet you outside.” On Monday Williams struggled to maintain her composure as she discussed…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 13: Awarding National Medal of Arts
Office of the Press Secretary DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 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 travel to Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia, to deliver remarks to…
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Whitney Houston Through the Years
1984: New Jersey native Whitney Houston sings at a New York City nightclub. Feb. 25, 1986: Houston in the press room at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards holding her first Grammy. She would go on to win five more throughout her career. She was nominated 26 times. Dec. 20, 1987: Houston poses with her mother,…
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Follow The Root on Pinterest!
What Pinterest is: It’s an online collection of visual “pinboards” that showcase unique, inspiring designs and images from across the Web. How it works: It’s as simple as creating a Pinterest profile with your Facebook or Twitter accounts. Add the “Pin It” button to your browser’s bookmark bar and simply click it whenever you come…
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FAMU Submits Anti-Hazing Plan
After a sequence of alleged hazing incidents that have left one student dead, others injured and some expelled from school and arrested, Florida A&M University is doubling down on its efforts to protect students. This week the institution submitted an anti-hazing plan and other documents to the Florida Board of Governors, BlackAmericaWeb reports. It has…
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Watch This: First Lady Shouts Out Black Women
The theme of this year’s African American History Month is “Black Women in American Culture and History.” First lady Michelle Obama, who will obviously have a permanent place on that list, says in a video message released today, “You don’t have to be in a history book to make a contribution to our country.” From…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 10: Signing Act Sponsored by Giffords
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 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 sign H.R. 3801, the Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention…
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