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  • Obama's Day, Sept. 5: Traveling to North Carolina

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. The meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will depart the White House en route Charlotte, North Carolina. The departure…

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  • Obama's Day, Sept. 4: Speaking at Norfolk State University

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. The meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Norfolk, Virginia. The departure…

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  • Report: Paul Ryan's Ex-Girlfriend Did Time

    We’re guessing that Deneeta Pope was just fine with living a quiet life before GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan publicly mentioned having a black ex-girlfriend. A report has surfaced that his former flame did a federal bid for wire fraud between 2001 and 2002. According to the Daily Mail: Deneeta Pope hit headlines after…

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  • Obama's Day, Sept. 3: Meeting With Louisiana Officials

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULEFOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2012 In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event in Toledo, Ohio. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media. Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Toledo, Ohio en route New Orleans,…

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  • DNC 2012 Guide: Don't Miss These Events!

    The 2012 Democratic National Convention begins on Sept. 4 in Charlotte, N.C., but the celebration has already begun. Scheduled convention speakers on Sept. 4-5 at at the Time Warner Cable Arena include San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, first lady Michelle Obama and former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. President Barack Obama and Vice President…

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  • Obama's Day, Aug. 31: Roundtable With Service Members and Military Families

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Fort Bliss, Texas. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Biggs Army Airfield are open press.  The President last traveled to Fort Bliss on…

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  • Young, Fabulous and Female Artists

    The Root’s Young, Fabulous and Female event on Aug. 22 at New York City’s Open House Gallery wasn’t just about networking and listening to successful black women tell their stories — although there was a lot of that. Guests were also provided the the opportunity to check out the art of amazing black female artists,…

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  • Obama's Day, Aug. 30: Presidential Daily Briefing

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012 In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. The meeting is closed press. Later, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch. This lunch…

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  • Obama's Day: Aug. 29: Campaign Event in Virginia

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart Fort Collins, Colorado en route Charlottesville, Virginia. The departure from Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport and arrival at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport are open press. In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks…

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  • Obama's Day, Aug. 28: Statement on Tropical Storm Isaac

    THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012 In the morning, the President will deliver a statement on Tropical Storm Isaac. The statement in the Diplomatic Room is pooled press. In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Ames, Iowa. The…

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