President Obama and the African American Community

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February 22, 2012 at 2:00 PM EST

From the Archives: Celebrating Black History Month Series

A look back the women featured in last year's "Celebrating Black History Month" series, a set of blog posts that highlighted the work of African Americans across the Obama Administration.
February 17, 2012 at 5:08 PM EST

The Importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

John Silvanus Wilson, Jr., Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, discusses the importance of HBCU's in our community.
February 16, 2012 at 10:25 AM EST

Helping Minority-Owned Small Businesses Start and Grow

Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Marie Johns, reflects on her own history and the positive role that minority small business owners play in our country's economic recovery.
February 15, 2012 at 3:53 PM EST

President Obama to Deliver Remarks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

On Wednesday, February 22, President Obama with deliver remarks at the Smithsonian Museum groundbreaking ceremony.
February 14, 2012 at 6:27 PM EST

First Lady and Dr. Biden Celebrate Tuskegee Airmen with “Red Tails” Screening

The Office of Public Engagement hosts a private screening of the movie "Red Tails", the story of the Tuskegee Airman during World War II, in honor of National African American History Month.

ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY

Since his first day in office, President Obama has been working to secure the future prosperity of the African American Community through efforts such as increasing access to health care, creating jobs, revitalizing schools, and the development of targeted job creating investments in underserved communities. While much more needs to be done, we are making progress. This site is a tool for you to learn about how the President’s Agenda is helping to win the future among African-American Communities.