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Vice President and Dr. Biden Host the Third Annual Black History Month Reception
Posted by on February 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM EDTThis year's reception recognized and honored Americans who have created and lived through the most fundamental, dynamic change in the entirety of the history of African Americans in the United States
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Honoring Unsung Heroes During Black History Month
Posted by on February 28, 2012 at 11:28 AM EDTPresident Obama recently invited six special senior citizens to visit the White House to celebrate their extraordinary everyday acts of service done with reliability and commitment
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On the Road in Philadelphia: Focus on LGBT Health
Posted by on February 23, 2012 at 3:26 PM EDTHundreds of advocates, community organizers, health care providers and medical students, elected officials, and interested members of the public join Obama Administration officials in Philadelphia for an important conversation on the health needs of LGBT people.
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Watch: First Look at the Museum of African American History and Culture
Posted by on February 22, 2012 at 5:36 PM EDTFounding Director Lonnie Bunch offers a look at what we can expect to see once it opens in 2015
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On the Road in Des Moines: Supporting Community Partnerships
Posted by on February 9, 2012 at 12:08 PM EDTJohn Berry, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, describes the importance of community partnerships following a recent trip to Des Moines, Iowa
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Making ‘Never Again’ a Reality: UNESCO Conference on Holocaust Education
Posted by on February 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM EDTStatement from U.S. Envoy Hannah Rosenthal on Holocaust Education
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On the Road in Peoria: Combating Hate, One Community at a Time
Posted by on February 6, 2012 at 4:39 PM EDTMatt Nosanchuk from the Department of Justice Office of Civil Rights describes ongoing efforts to implement and enforce the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
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Securing Equal Pay? There (Should Be) an App for That!
Posted by on February 6, 2012 at 1:03 PM EDTSenior Advisor Valerie Jarrett introduces the Equal Pay App Challenge, calling on technologically-inclined citizens to create an app that helps women ensure they're earning 'equal pay for equal work.'
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Department of Justice Transformative Olmstead Settlement
Posted by on February 6, 2012 at 10:08 AM EDTTom Perez announces a settlement agreement in Virginia which fulfills the promise of Olmstead v. L.C. for Virginians with disabilities.
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Watch: The Tuskegee Airmen Visit the White House
Posted by on February 3, 2012 at 12:35 PM EDTGo behind the scenes as President Obama and the First Lady host a very special movie night
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