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Administration Officials are Open for Questions at the CBCF Annual Legislative Conference

Officials from across the Obama Administration will attend the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Legislative Conference's events to answer your questions about policies and initiatives affecting your communities.
September 21, 2011 at 5:43 PM ET by Heather Foster

Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett discusses the importance of historically black colleges and universities and making college more affordable.
September 19, 2011 at 6:57 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Tackling African American Unemployment with The American Jobs Act

Dr. William E. Spriggs, Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Labor, reflects on his participation in the ‘State of the Black Family’ event at Greater Grace Church in Detroit.
September 14, 2011 at 6:39 PM ET by William Spriggs

President Obama to Attend the 2011 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Award Dinner

President Obama will address the 2011 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Award Dinner on September 24, 2011, making this the third year that the President has attended the CBCF dinner.
September 14, 2011 at 5:40 PM ET by Kevin Lewis

President Obama to Deliver Remarks at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Dedication

September 13, 2011 at 3:05 PM ET by Kevin Lewis

Open for Questions with News One, Hello Beautiful, Black Planet, The Urban Daily & Grio

On Monday, September 12th, the White House will host a special “Open for Questions” event. Administration officials answer your questions on the economy, jobs and more submitted through Interactive One's websites.
September 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM ET by Kori Schulman

State and Local Officials Respond to the President’s Call for an American Jobs Act

Following the President’s speech where he called on Congress to pass the American Jobs Act, bi-partisan governors, mayors, and state legislators speak out and echo the President’s call to put more people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans.
September 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

Leveraging National Resources to Reduce Suicide in the United States

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is an organization dedicated to preventing suicide, including for soliders that might be at risk.
September 3, 2011 at 12:21 PM ET by Jane Pearson

Small Business Summit in South Carolina

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and they are providing important ideas and feedback to the Administration on how to increase hiring and spur innovation.
August 31, 2011 at 4:26 PM ET by Jon Carson

President Obama Interviews with the Tom Joyner Morning Show

Today, President Obama discussed the economy, job creation, long-term unemployment and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, on the Tom Joyner Morning Show.
August 30, 2011 at 9:57 AM ET by

Creating a Culture of Achievement in Atlanta

Kwanza Fisher, founder of Neighborhood Mathematica in Atlanta, discusses creating a culture of education and achievement in communities.
August 29, 2011 at 12:39 PM ET by Kwanza Fisher

Secretary Chu and Representative Clyburn attend the Small Business Summit in South Carolina

Secretary Chu visited Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and University of South Carolina to participate in a discussion with small business owners from across the state.
August 24, 2011 at 10:09 AM ET by

Finding Resilience in Detroit

Torya Blanchard, founder of Good Girls Go To Paris Crepes, speaks on the commitment it takes to become a budding entrepreneur in unexpected places.
August 23, 2011 at 10:21 AM ET by Torya Blanchard

Jobs, Healthcare, and Education Resources for the African American Community

In accordance to the President's commitment to economic relief and higher education, learn more about resources that promote small businesses, increase access to higher education, and help out in healthcare coverage.
August 12, 2011 at 7:29 PM ET by Michael Blake

Public-Private Partnerships Advance Economic Transformation

Collaboration between the public and private sectors is working to transform the economy and create the businesses and jobs of the future in Detroit.
August 10, 2011 at 4:19 PM ET by John Fernandez

President Obama to Deliver Remarks at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication

On Sunday, August 28, President Obama will deliver remarks at the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial dedication on the National Mall.
August 4, 2011 at 2:03 PM ET by

Myths and Facts About the Debt-Ceiling Compromise

Jon Carson, Deputy Assistant to President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, addresses some misconceptions we've been hearing about the new budget deal
August 4, 2011 at 10:47 AM ET by Jon Carson

Prevention at the Heart of Keeping Women Healthy

For the first time ever, HHS is adopting a new comprehensive set of guidelines for women’s preventive services that builds on and fills the gaps in existing preventive services recommendations for women’s health. Together, these guidelines will help ensure that women stay healthy at every stage of life.
August 3, 2011 at 5:55 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Kathleen Sebelius

Tyler Perry and Ofelia de La Valette keynote the Atlanta Urban Entrepreneurship Forum

In response to the President's call for the United States to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world, the White House is convening a series of forums to harness the best practices, creativity, and innovation of urban entrepreneurs from across the country. The next stop is Atlanta, GA.
July 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM ET by

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Commitments to Expand Access to Healthy, Affordable Food

First Lady Michelle Obama announces nationwide commitments from major food retailers to open or expand over 1,500 stores to help provide healthy, affordable food to millions of people in underserved areas.
July 20, 2011 at 6:24 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Sharing Experiences as African-American Farmers

P.J. Haynie III, a member of the USDA's Plant Variety Protection Act Board and Agricultural Advisory Council in Virginia, recounts his experiences at the Champions of Change roundtable and relates it to his participation with the National Black Growers Council.
July 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM ET by Philip Johnson Haynie, III

NOLA Urban Entrepreneurship Forum

In response to the President's call for the United States to out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build the rest of the world, the White House is convening a series of forums to harness the best practices, creativity, and innovation of urban entrepreneurs from across the country.
July 19, 2011 at 2:45 PM ET by

Making History: $142.3 Million for 155 Communities Nationwide

Through the Community Development Financial Institution Fund, the Treasury will distribute over $100 million to economically distressed communities.
July 19, 2011 at 2:30 PM ET by Sandra Salstrom

The President and First Lady Honor Nelson Mandela on his 93rd Birthday

As the global community honor Nelson Mandela through individual and collective acts of service, the President and First Lady pay tribute to the man who showed his own people, and the world, the path to justice, reconciliation and democracy
July 18, 2011 at 11:10 AM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama Meets Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges made history in 1964 when she attended a formerly all-white school. She visited the White House to see a painting of her historic first day by Norman Rockwell that is on display outside the Oval Office through the summer of 2011
July 15, 2011 at 6:54 PM ET by William Allman

Treasury Focuses on Revitalizing America’s Cities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a symposium to discuss economic revitalization through investment in community development financial institutions
July 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM ET by Tricia Kerney-Willis

Supporting Strong Cities and Strong Communities Around the Country

Today, in six cities across the country, the Obama Administration announces a pilot initiative, designed to encourage economic growth and community development.
July 11, 2011 at 9:41 AM ET by

HUD Announces Additional Mortgage Relief for Unemployed Homeowners

Changes to Federal Housing Administration’s Special Forbearance Program announced today will require servicers to extend the forbearance period to 12 months for unemployed borrowers who qualify.
July 7, 2011 at 2:25 PM ET by

Join Today's Conference Call on the African American Labor Force in the Recovery

Please join the U.S. Department of Labor conference call today at 1:30pm.
July 7, 2011 at 11:01 AM ET by

What Matters in Our Community, A Conversation with Political Leaders

The annual Essence Music Festival begins today and officials from around the Obama Administration will be there to discuss federal programs and how they affect the African-American community.
July 1, 2011 at 5:00 PM ET by