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Via: defendernetwork.com President Barack Obama is quietly but strategically stepping up his outreach to Africa, using this year to increase his engagement with a continent that is personally meaningful to him and important to U.S. interests.

This week, President Obama signed the Healthy Hunger-Free Act into law.  First Lady Michelle Obama spearheaded this campaign which falls in line with her  movement, “Let’s Move” which is a nationwide campaign to address the alarming childhood obesity rates in our nation so we can raise a healthier generation of kids.

President Barack Obama spoke Thursday night, December 9th,  at the lighting of the national Christmas tree on the ellipse, just outside the White House: President Obama’s remarks at national Christmas tree lighting This is a very proud holiday tradition. Snow or shine, in good times and in periods of hardship, folks like you have gathered […]

Congratulations! You have the opportunity to be a part of this important day all over the world.  Millions of people are living with HIV and AIDS.  We must continue to raise awareness and protect ourselves and others. 

Obama mentions God in Thanksgiving proclamation Via: Chron.com

With one Oscar already under his belt, he became the first black actor since Sidney Poitier to win a coveted Best Actor Oscar…He’s not holding out for a hat-trick with British director Tony Scott’s latest blockbuster, but something tells Elaine Lipworth he has other things on his mind

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In an Oval Office interview, the president discusses the Tea Party, the war, the economy and what’s at stake this November.

Via: defendernetwork.com Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are home to some of the nation’s brightest leaders, and educational pioneers, along with producing some of the baddest bands and fiercely competitive football rivals.

A combative President Barack Obama rolled out a long-term jobs program Monday that would exceed $50 billion to rebuild roads, railways and runways, and