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Tag: president barack obama

Posted inOpinion

A Salute to America’s First Black President

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor December 28, 2016October 30, 2020

Barack Obama promised to bring change to America and he achieved success, albeit limited. But that change for which he fought each day for all Americans still stands as something our country sorely needs.

President Obama speaks at The White House during his last press conference of 2016.
Posted inPolitics

With Final Press Briefing of 2016, Obama Reflects on His Record

by WI Guest Author December 28, 2016October 30, 2020
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition (Courtesy of Rainbow PUSH)
Posted inColumnists, Op-Ed, Opinion, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

What Surely Tainted Our Election? Voter Suppression

by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. December 15, 2016October 30, 2020
The fake U.S. embassy in Accra, Ghana /Courtesy of U.S. State Department
Posted inInternational

Ghana Officials Shut Down Fake U.S. Embassy

by Lauren M. Poteat December 9, 2016October 30, 2020
Donald Trump (Courtesy photo)
Posted inColumnists, Editorial

EDITOR’S COLUMN: After the Elections, My Daughter Asks Daddy for a Hug

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor November 17, 2016October 30, 2020
President Barack Obama
Posted inColumnists, Julianne Malveaux, Op-Ed, Opinion

Four Things Obama Can Do to Help Blacks in Last 100 Days

by Dr. Julianne Malveaux October 20, 2016October 30, 2020
Prince George's County voters use touch-screen machines to cast votes at a precinct at Woodmore Elementary School in Mitchellville, Maryland, during the Nov. 4 general election. William J. Ford
Posted inEditorial

EDITORIAL: Obama Makes Personal Plea to Black Voters — Let’s Comply

by WI Guest Author September 21, 2016October 30, 2020
President Barack Obama delivers the keynote speech at the Phoenix Awards dinner during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. on Sept. 17. Photo by Travis Riddick
Posted inNational

Obama Closes CBCF Dinner With Call to Vote

by Lauren M. Poteat September 21, 2016October 30, 2020
Obama on Trump: 'We've Got a Museum for Him to Visit'
Posted inBenjamin F. Chavis Jr., Columnists, Op-Ed, Opinion

CHAVIS: Obama’s Urgent Call for Black Voter Turnout

by Dr. Benamin F. Chavis, Jr. September 21, 2016October 30, 2020
As the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. celebrates its 40th anniversary, more than 10,000 men, women and youth from across the country will gather in the nation's capital
Posted inBlack Experience

CBCF: ‘Defining the Moment, Building the Movement’

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor September 14, 2016October 30, 2020

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