Politics
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Obama Catches Jeremy Lin Fever
They’re both Harvard grads and racial trailblazers who seemed to rise from obscurity to capture the nation’s attention. It’s no surprise that President Obama is a fan of New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin. The Washington Post reports that the president (a longtime basketball fan who even coaches his daughter’s team) has watched Lin play,…
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Living While Obama: Boeing Tour
President Barack Obama walks down the stairs of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner before giving a speech on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner assembly line Feb. 17, 2012 in Everett, Wash. Obama’s visit included a tour of the plant and fundraisers elsewhere in the Puget Sound.
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Black Politicians Harassed, Book Shows
For black elected officials serving over the past five decades, race-related challenges haven’t ended with getting voted into office. In Rumor, Repression and Racial Politics: How the Harassment of Black Elected Officials Shaped Post-Civil Rights America, author George Derek Musgrove chronicles these politicians’ allegations of disproportionate harassment and repression by the state and the news…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 21: Celebrating Blues Music
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 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 senior…
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What Jesse Jackson Could Teach Ron Paul
During this primary election season, the American public has been enthralled, appalled and entertained by Republican candidates like Ron Paul — candidates who have absolutely no chance of being president but who draw a wide following because they have one compelling idea (e.g., Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 plan) or purport to represent a key constituency (e.g.,…
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The Truth About Technology Jobs
When Steve Jobs died, one fascinating anecdote rose out of the sea of words about the co-founder of Apple. Jobs biographer Walter Isaacson recounted a dinner attended by Jobs and President Barack Obama. “What would it take to make iPhones in the U.S.?” the president wanted to know. Blunt as always, Jobs replied, “Those jobs…
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NAACP Image Awards Honor Whitney Houston, 'The Help'
The award-winning movie The Help, starring Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, took home three prizes at last night’s NAACP Image Awards, according to the Daily News. The movie won top actress honors for Viola Davis, supporting actress for Octavia Spencer and best motion picture. “I found my voice,” said Davis as she accepted her awards.…
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Living While Obama: Dim Sum Stop
President Barack Obama poses for a picture during a stop at Great Eastern restaurant in the Chinatown section of San Francisco, Calif., Feb. 16, 2012.
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Obama's Day, Feb. 17: Campaigning in Washington
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012 In the morning, the President will depart San Francisco, California en route Everett, Washington. The departure from San Francisco International Airport and the arrival at Paine Field Airport are open press. Later in the morning, the President will…
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Obama's Day, Feb. 16: Campaigning in California
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORTHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012 In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence in Corona Del Mar, California. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only. Later, the President will depart Los Angeles, California…