East Room 2:43 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, Cateo, I tell you what, you didn’t there — we have a little ongoing thing in — in the administration. As you’ve mentioned, there are a fair number of African Americans in high places in my administration, but — and I’m always hearing about…
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Remarks by Vice President Harris at a Celebration to Mark Black History Month
East Room 2:29 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Dr. Biden. Thank you. Please have a seat, everybody. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. It is so good to meet so many folks and to see so many folks. It’s nice to be together, under one roof together, isn’t it? And, of course, it is…
Black History Month: Black Appointees Leading in the Biden-Harris Administration
In honor of Black History Month this February, the Presidential Personnel Office is proud to highlight the stories of Black leaders across the Biden-Harris Administration. The following appointees, whose work serves the nation every day, share how their life and professional experiences inform their pursuit of public service. Responses have been edited for clarity and…
A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2022
Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America — our faults, our struggles, our progress, and our aspirations. Shining a light on Black history today is…
Remarks By Vice President Harris At The 40th Annual Black History Month Virtual Celebration
South Court AuditoriumEisenhower Executive Office Building 11:36 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Steny! Oh, it’s so good to be with you. It is so good to be with you. This is the 40th — 40th time that you have celebrated America’s history and America’s black history with this convening. MAJORITY LEADER HOYER: We started when you…
A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2021
This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully lived up to the founding principles of this Nation –-…
Statement by President Joe Biden On Black History Month
This February, during Black History Month, I call on the American people to honor the history and achievements of Black Americans and to reflect on the centuries of struggle that have brought us to this time of reckoning, redemption, and hope. We have never fully lived up to the founding principles of this nation…
FACT SHEET: How the Inflation Reduction Act Helps Black Communities
By signing the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden is delivering on his promise to build an economy that works for working families, including Black families. The Inflation Reduction Act lowers prescription drug costs, health care costs, and energy costs. It’s the most aggressive action we have taken to confront the climate crisis. It’ll lower the…
Readout of OSTP Leaders’ Call with Marine Geologist Dawn Wright After Her History-Making Expedition to Deepest Known Part of Ocean
On Thursday, July 14, 2022, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) head Dr. Alondra Nelson and OSTP Deputy Director for Climate and Environment Dr. Jane Lubchenco spoke with Dr. Dawn Wright – who last week became the first Black person to descend to the deepest known part of the ocean on a…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black Americans and Communities Across the Country
From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken an historic approach to advancing racial equity, including directing every agency across the whole of the federal government to address the lasting impacts of systemic racism on Black communities. For generations, entrenched disparities in our society and economy, at times…
