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Jocelyn Frye’s Story: Inspiring Young People To Be All They Can Be
Posted by on February 28, 2011 at 2:36 PM EDTContinuing the Celebrating Black History Month series, Jocelyn Frye, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Policy and Special Projects for the First Lady, discusses her work to inspire young people and offers advice.
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Eric Holder's Story: Standing Up for American Justice
Posted by on February 27, 2011 at 12:30 PM EDTAttorney General Eric Holder contributes his story to the Celebrating Black History Month series.
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Weekly Wrap Up: Working with Small Business
Posted by on February 25, 2011 at 7:27 PM EDTA quick look at the week that was on WhiteHouse.gov.
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Working with Tribal Nations to Build a Brighter Future
Posted by on February 25, 2011 at 5:55 PM EDTAs part of its ongoing efforts to improve relations with and conditions for Native Americans, the White House is releasing the synopsis of the 2010 White House Tribal Nations Conference. Read it here.
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USDA Announces Claims Process for Hispanic and Women Farmers
Posted by on February 25, 2011 at 4:08 PM EDTThe USDA announces a new claims process for Hispanics and women who believe they were the victims of discrimination in federal aid money. Secretary Tom Vilsack explains the claims process.
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USDA Anuncia Proceso para Resolver Reclamaciones de Discriminación contra Agricultores Hispanos y Mujeres Agricultoras
Posted by on February 25, 2011 at 4:06 PM EDTEn colaboración con nuestros colegas en el Departamento de Justicia, hemos iniciado un programa que les ofrece un camino hacia la justicia a agricultores hispanos y mujeres agricultoras quienes consideran fueron objeto de discriminación por el Departamento de Agricultura entre 1981 y el 2000.
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Michael Stroud's Story: Working Together to Keep America Safe and Secure
Posted by on February 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM EDTContinuing the Celebrating Black History Month series, Michael Stroud talks about the work he's doing at the Department of Homeland Security to work with Congress on important issues for American safety and security.
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Behind-the-Scenes Video: "Thurgood" Screening at the White House
Posted by on February 24, 2011 at 4:34 PM EDTPresident Obama hosts a screening of Thurgood at the White House movie theater -- an HBO film about the life and career of the remarkable Civil Rights lawyer and the first African-American Supreme Court Justice. Go behind-the-scenes with the Justice's sons and writer George Stevens, Jr.
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Ambassador Ron Kirk's Story: Standing Up for American Producers Around the World
Posted by on February 24, 2011 at 3:19 PM EDTAs we continue the Celebrating Black History Month series, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk talks about the need to improve American education to stay competitive in a global economy.
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Watch Live: The Motown Sound - In Performance at the White House
Posted by on February 24, 2011 at 1:05 PM EDTThe White House celebrates Black History Month with a tribute to Motown’s legacy. Watch performances by Jamie Foxx, Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow, Seal and more along with a student workshop live on WhiteHouse.gov.
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