Tag: barack obama
Organizing For America’s Harlem Grassroots Campaign Tactic Training
Organizing for America, the successor organization to Obama for America, is building on the movement that elected President Obama by empowering communities across the country to bring about our agenda of change. On Sunday, April 25th, Organizing for America’s New York City leadership will be in Harlem to discuss the President’s agenda and plans for [...]
Race in America with Gwen Ifill, Michele Norris and William Baker in Harlem
Gwen Ifill, William Baker, Michele Norris The 2008 Presidential campaign and the landmark election of Barack Obama forever changed the discussion of race in America. From Senator Reid’s recent controversial remarks to former Governor Blagojevich saying he is “blacker than Barack Obama,” the conversation of race in politics remains at the forefront of American consciousness. [...]
Presidential Proclamation on the Death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
US President Barack Obama listens to his introduction by Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy before signing the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act at the SEED School i n Washington in this April 21, 2009. PHOTO: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images ***** DEATH OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT [...]
Cornel West and Carl Dix on The Ascendancy of Obama
Revolution Books Presents **** The Ascendancy of Obama … And the Continued Need for Resistance & Liberation **** A Dialogue Between Cornel West and Carl Dix**
Barack Obama’s Wax Double Sworn in at Paris Museum
Barack Obama’s wax double joined the pantheon of world leaders and stars at the Grevin Museum in Paris on Monday, after being unveiled at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Black Alumni Council of Columbia University Cocktail Party Fundraiser at Svntn Below in Harlem
The Black Alumni Council of Columbia University provides scholarships for seven students attending their Alma Mater each year. They aim to reach their goal each year through various fund raising events geared toward different members of the Black Alumni community and other philanthropic young people. This spring, they will host a cocktail party as part [...]
Sonia Sotomayor — What People Are Saying
President Barack Obama announces federal appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor, right, as his nominee for the Supreme Court, Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in an East Room ceremony at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais ) ***** Why it is Critical that the African American Community Unite behind Sonia Sotomayor Anita Hill Speaks [...]
Obama Watch From Harlem–April 29, 2009
Fox Network Says It Won’t Show Obama Press Conference Obama Orders Review of New York Flight as Cost Put at $328,835 Shortage of Doctors an Obstacle to Obama Goals Obama Seeks to Reverse Mountaintop-Mining Rule Obama Is Nudging Views on Race, a Survey Finds Obama seeks $1.5 bln for swine flu as cases jump Obama’s [...]
Obama Watch From Harlem–April 27, 2009
Obama To Get Secure BlackBerry 8830 Obama Takes 100th-Day Hoopla and Runs With It Obama administration to release photos showing alleged abuses by U.S. troops Counterfeiters Favored Nike, and Obama, Too Obama, Biden Relocated After Small Planes Stray First Lady in Control of Building Her Image Obama Admin. Releases Stockpile of Antiflu Virus Drug Neo-Nazi [...]
Obama Watch From Harlem–April 24, 2009
Woman who pleaded to Obama faces homelessness again Obama License Plate Sales Shatter Record Obama ‘au naturel’ magazine cover stirs a storm Obama Says Holocaust Must Make World Vigilant Against Hatred Obama Pressures Credit Card Companies on Rates BARACK AND BILL PLANT A FEW Poll: 79% approve of Michelle Obama Obama at 100 Days: Strong [...]
Obama Watch From Harlem–April 22, 2009
Obama To Celebrate 100th Day In St. Louis Obama signs bill expanding national service programs On Earth Day, Obama pushes ambitious climate agenda WaPo laments Barack Obama’s blind black followers Obama Doesn’t Plan to Reopen NAFTA Talks Obama invites Israeli, Egyptian and Palestinian leaders for talks Picking Letters, 10 a Day, That Reach Obama Obama [...]
Obama Watch From Harlem–April 10, 2009
Bill O’Reilly Book on Obama – Yawn Activists Unhappy With Obama Boycott of Racism Meeting White House offers ‘green’ Easter eggs Obama administration to buy 17,600 Big Three fuel efficient vehicles Coming Soon To A Theater Near You: Barack Obama Obama’s TV: sports, surprises Obama Touts Benefits of Mortgage Refinancing Obama to Push Immigration Bill [...]
Obama Watch From Harlem–April 8, 2009
Rising fame for Obama ‘lookalike’ Citing Racism, Walgreens Pulls ‘Chia Obama’ Obama Fried Madness in New York Cover Girl Michelle Obama Doesn’t Always Deliver. Magazines Fuss Over First Lady, but Newsstand Sales Are Mixed Barack Obama’s boyhood home in Hawaii could be designated a national landmark President Obama makes surprise stop in Baghdad, Iraq Oil [...]
Obama Watch From Harlem–April 6, 2009
Laid-off banker finds work as Obama Financial Industry Paid Millions to Obama Aide Turkey’s Tasty Greeting To Obama: Baracklava Obama’s Rabbi Sarkozy schools Obama in the little French kiss Obama to ease Cuban travel ban, not ease embargo Obama Calls on Security Council to Punish North Korea Obama sets out plan for nuclear-free world Obama [...]
Obama Watch From Harlem–April 1, 2009
Obama’s health nominee Sebelius reveals tax errors President Barack Obama flies in to fortress London for G20 Obama’s aunt becomes symbol in immigration debate Obama Honors the Coiner of a Slogan Heard Round the World Obama and Medvedev seek new era in U.S.-Russia ties Obama Seeks G-20 Accord on Approach to Tax Havens Oprah Goes [...]
Obama Watch From Harlem–March 30,2009
Obama Brings Flush Times for Black News Media Obama Recalls Sasha’s Fight For Life Obama can expect a week of protests ahead of G-20 Obama vows no US troops on the ground in Pakistan Obama Says He Is Bringing Sharper Focus to Afghan War Obama forces Wagoner out as GM CEO; 31-year career is over [...]
Obama Watch From Harlem–March 27, 2009
Obama Makes History in Live Internet Video Chat Obama Defends Push to Cut Tax Deductions for Charitable Gifts Obama’s pick for EPA deputy administrator withdraws Woman Who Missed Obama’s Inauguration Starts $10,000 AmEx Chargeback Simon Cowell wants Obama to appear on ‘American Idol’ Barack Obama makes first ‘tweet’ on Twitter since inauguration URBAN LEAGUE ASKS [...]
