Stories matching tag 'Obama'
Civil rights activists denounce prominent Obama critics
Civil rights groups held a pro-Obama rally outside of talk show host Tavis Smiley's headquarters today, providing a counterweight to Smiley and author Cornell West's criticism of the administration. [...]
South Los Angeles residents rally for Obama’s job bill
President Obama went to Cincinnati, Ohio Thursday to push the American Jobs Bill. While Obama was making his political point, some residents took up the cause from an overpass in South LA. [...]
VIDEO: South LA adult students speak out for immigration reform
A group of ESL Adult School students write messages to President Obama asking him to fulfill his promises about immigration reform. [...]
Special education lawsuit against Compton Unified reaches U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court reached out to the Obama administration Monday for its opinion on a case regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. [...]
Obama Administration official visits Crenshaw High School garden
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Region IX Director, Herb K. Schultz visits Mother Of Many garden partnership program at Crenshaw High School. [...]
Crenshaw student recites Pledge of Allegiance at Obama USC visit
Crenshaw High School's Esaul Parra was front and center at President Obama's USC rally. [...]
Obama encourages supporters to ‘Fight On’
Thirty-seven thousand supporters gathered on the University of Southern California campus to listen to Obama speak. [...]
Happy birthday Mr. President from Leimert Park
Hosted by Organizing For America (OFA), residents of South L.A. gathered at Leimert Park to celebrate President Barack Obama’s 49th birthday. [...]
Post Obama, Black History Month takes on a greater significance
Every February, communities across south Los Angeles gear up to celebrate Black History Month. But this year is different. With a black man as president, community organizers say the celebrations will hold more meaning and young blacks will show a renewed interest in their history.
[...]Celebrating a New Presidency
Pride - and hope - filled the Fellowship Hall of the Culver-Palms United Methodist Church as nearly 70 people gathered to watch the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.
[...]Obama’s Message of Hope and Change Cuts Across Race and Age
As record-setting crowds convened in the capital's National Mall to witness the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama, millions of people across the nation gathered to watch the historic event in their own communities.
[...]Culver City Celebrates Historic Inauguration
People of all faiths, ethnicities and ages who gathered in a Culver City church auditorium were overcome with emotion Tuesday as they watched Barack Obama's inauguration while sharing boxes of tissues and toasting with apple cider.
[...]Residents of South L.A. in Disbelief Over Obama Presidency
Vince Womack, the band director at Foshay Learning Center in South Los Angeles, struggled to hold back tears as he reflected on the historical significance of the first African-American president of the United States, one day after the nation celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.
"It's a collision of destiny. How could you have written a script such as this? I don't think us having a black president of the United States was really what Martin Luther King Jr. had in mind. Of course, it's great," said Womack, 44, "OBAMA" appropriately written across his t-shirt.
[...]“Obama Day” at Savoy Center
Melanie Perry is not interested in politics, but today was different. The Inglewood-based young financial professional took time out to join other locals at a pub and cheer Barack Obama as he took the oath as the 44th president of the United States.
"This is the first ever inauguration speech I've watched. The historical implications of this occasion are obvious and I did not want to miss it. As a young African American, I feel really empowered today," said Perry.
[...]Crenshaw Square celebrates Obama’s inauguration
From grits to sushi, the Crenshaw Square Shopping Center offered South Los Angeles residents plenty of culinary options with which to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States.
[...]Obama presidency offers economic silver lining
Leimert Park shop owners see at least one bright spot in the gloomy economy: President-elect Barack Obama. Memorabilia and collectibles depicting the nation's first African-American president are selling at a brisk rate.
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