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  • Black History Month: Coming together to move America forward

    Last week, President Obama laid out an ambitious agenda for the year ahead: expanding access to preschool education for every American child, making the minimum wage a living wage, and reducing gun violence in our communities. But as our executive director, Patrick Gaspard, notes in his video message marking Black History Month, the President can’t do this on his own.

    Last week, President Obama laid out an ambitious agenda for the year ahead: expanding access to preschool education for every American child, making the minimum wage a living wage, and reducing gun violence in our communities.

    But as our executive director, Patrick Gaspard, notes in his video message marking Black History Month, the President can’t do this on his own. And as we celebrate the many contributions of African Americans throughout our history and the progress we've made in the fight for equal opportunity, this should also be a moment to focus on the change we still need. This month, let's commit ourselves to working toward President Obama's vision of stronger families, stronger communities, and a stronger America.

    Watch Gaspard's message, then say you stand with President Obama in the fight to make sure our best days are still ahead of us.

  • Black History Month is the time to reflect and re-engage

    Four years ago, this country did something historic; something few thought was possible in electing Barack Obama. And two million more African Americans were inspired to come out and vote than in the previous Presidential election – 96% of whom supported the President.

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  • Celebrating Black History Month and the Achievements of African American Women

    The conclusion of Black History Month is a great time to reflect on the accomplishments of African Americans and contemplate where we are headed as a Nation. And this year’s theme, “Black Women in American Culture and History," is a reminder for all to look back on the important role black women have played in our nation, the struggles they continue to face, and the incredibly important role they will play in our future.

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  • Backstage Video: Motown Visits The White House

    Last week, the White House continued a time-honored tradition of celebrating the sound at the heart of an American musical renaissance: Motown. As part of the White House’s commemoration of Black History Month, the President and First Lady welcomed some of America’s most talented musicians to pay tribute to these beloved icons.

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  • Celebrating African American Heroes

    Throughout February, Democrats have been celebrating the lives of African American heroes for Black History Month. Icons like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and lesser known pioneers, such as Barbara Jordan.

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  • Democrats Celebrate Black History Month

    In honor of Black History Month, a group of legends from the Civil Rights Movement, pioneering Democrats, and rising new leaders recently sat down to discuss the important role that African Americans have played in shaping this country.

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