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Planned Parenthood Focuses on Black Women
Last week the discussion about Planned Parenthood was focused on the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure funding shakeup. Now that’s over, and the organization is spreading the word about the reproductive-health disparities facing African-American women. Bonus: The extra attention from the recent headlines is predicted to give a boost to the cause. A…
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Crazy Talk: Michelle O's 'Big Black A–'
It’s one thing when conservative critics with bad taste want to make their own inappropriate commentary about the first lady’s body. We’re used to that. But this week, a famous fashion designer has misquoted Michelle Obama with a “favorite line” about her figure that no one can even imagine coming out of her mouth. BlackAmericaWeb…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 9: Hosting Prime Minister Mario Monti
Office of the Press SecretaryDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 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 host Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy at the White House. Italy and the United…
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Submit Photos of You and Your Special Someone
Valentine’s Day is swiftly approaching. As you gather the chocolates, order the flower bouquets and finalize dinner reservations, pay tribute to your special someone on The Root. The Root wants to celebrate our readers’ significant others this Valentine’s Day with a photo gallery full of love and admiration. Upload your wedding, anniversary and engagement photos to…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 8: Attending Democratic Senate Caucus
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 7, 2012DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential DailyBriefing and meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. Thesemeetings are closed press.In the afternoon, the President will attend the Democratic Senate Caucus Retreat at Nationals Park…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 7: Hosting Science Fair
Office of the Press SecretaryDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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 host the second White House Science Fair celebrating the student winners…
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Roland Martin: Mocking Soccer or Sexuality?
CNN’s Roland Martin was heavily criticized and labeled homophobic by followers and gay-rights groups after tweeting last night that people should “smack the ish out” of male fans of Super Bowl commercial starring David Beckham. Martin, who’s a proilific tweeter in addition to his role as a political analyst, wrote that “real bruhs” would not…
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Living While Obama: Brag Session in Arlington, Va.
Barack Obama greets firefighters after his remarks on the economy at Fire Station No. 5 on Feb. 3 in Arlington, Va. Obama touted the news released that morning that the unemployment rate had reached 8.3 percent, the lowest in three years.
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Obama's Day, Feb 6: Meeting With Senior Advisers
At noon, the president will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later, the president will meet with senior advisers. This meeting is closed press.
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Obama’s Day, 2/3: Beginning with Daily Briefing
In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. The President will then meet with senior advisors. These meetings are closed press. Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks on the economy at Fire Station #5 in Arlington, VA. This event is pooled…
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