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Obama: End of Iraq combat mission not victory lap

President Obama Speaks on the 5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Xavier University, New Orleans, Louisiana August 29, 2010 3:00 PM EDT

This week, watch a sneak preview of next Friday’s “Dispatches from Iraq” and join our brave men and women, both troops and civilians, on the ground as combat operations end in Iraq.

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 [...]

On the eve of the anniversary of one of the most important moments in this country, no….the WORLD’S history, this is what’s happening: Nettleton Middle School – Nettleton, MS For more on this foolishness go to Think Progress

Good morning and Happy Friday WSY Fam! The Obama Women Series (Part II) concludes today with President Obama’s rock — Valerie Jarrett. In an interview with the New York Times President Obama stressed that Valerie Jarrett is much more than a trusted senior advisor: She’s family — she combines the closeness of a family member [...]

Good morning WSY Family. Today, the Obama Women Series (Part II) recognizes Margaret Hamburg. Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D., was confirmed on May 18, 2009 by a unanimous Senate voice vote to become Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). She is the first biracial FDA Commissioner and only the second woman. Ms. Hamburg’s mother [...]

Good morning and Happy Hump day. The Obama Women Series (Part II) continues with Joycelyn Frye. At Harvard Law School, Joycelyn Frye and the First Lady supported student demands for more professors of color, savored countless episodes of “The Cosby Show” and “L.A. Law,” and dreamed about how two idealistic black women might make their [...]

Good morning and Happy Tuesday WSY Fam! The Obama Women Series (Part II) continues with Cheryl Mills. Ms. Mills is the Counselor and Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Currently, Ms. Mills is leading the State Department’s continuing relief efforts in Haiti. I feel a special connection to Haiti and the Haitian [...]

Good Morning and Happy Monday WSY fam! This week, WEE spotlight powerful African American women serving in the administration — The Obama Women Series (Part II). Jacqueline A. Berrien was sworn in as Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on April 7, 2010. President Barack Obama nominated Ms. Berrien on July 16, [...]

(another video clip added below) Michel Martin was a panelist on Reliable Sources this morning….and girlfriend held it DOWN. This is the only clip of today’s broadcast available at the moment, however, the entire transcript is available now. I’ve highlighted a few choice moments for your convenience! (Big H/T to Lisa M!)