Rev. Sharpton on C-SPAN this morning:
Good morning WSY Fam! Hope everyone is enjoying a peaceful and restful Saturday. Today marks the 47th anniversary of the August 28, 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech advocating racial harmony at the Lincoln Memorial during the march. The march was [...]
President Barack Obama greets 103-year-old Milwaukee veteran James Edwards backstage at ZBB Energy Corporation in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Aug. 16, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
Embattled radio talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger announced Tuesday she will not renew her contract that is up at the end of the year, telling CNN’s “Larry King Live” she wants to “regain my First Amendment rights.” Schlessinger has been under fire for using the N-word repeatedly during a recent segment of her show. [...]
President Barack Obama’s remarks to the Iftar Dinner, as prepared for delivery. Good evening. Welcome to the White House. To you, to Muslim Americans across our country, and to more than one billion Muslims around the world, I extend my best wishes on this holy month. Ramadan Kareem. I want to welcome members of the [...]
Our mixologist is in a militant mood; at his request, The Lounge features Black Cocktails tonight. Pale cocktails are also available. The Lounge also gives a special shout out to Dannie22 for completing her studies. Congratulations on a job well done! Black Martini 2 1/2 oz Blavod black vodka 1/2 oz sweet vermouth Black Manhattan [...]
Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Maria Otero gives remarks at the President’s Forum with Young African Leaders “The Way Forward” plenary session in Washington, DC August 5, 2010. American Elders Inspire Young African Leaders President’s forum participants get a close look at U.S. community service Washington — A recent visit to [...]
VOA’s Ndimyake Mwakalyelye talks to Judith McHale, Under Secretary for State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, about the Presidential Forum with Young African Leaders, including how the participants were chosen: Meet Some of the Forum Attendees
Each day we’ll post the videos, pics and any information (albeit very limited) regarding the 2010 President’s Forum With Young African Leaders (PFYAL). If you come across pictures or information of the day’s events, please share! Short interviews with conference participants
President Obama and the Department host 115 young leaders from more than 40 sub-Saharan African nations Aug. 3-5 in Washington, DC. Live broadcasts of selected events begin today at 8:00 a.m. EDT (only available at http://www.state.gov/) President Obama takes questions from African youth. The White House August 03, 2010 2:15 PM EDT
