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  • “We’re all in this together”

    Last night, President Bill Clinton forcefully articulated the story of President Barack Obama and the tough choices he has made to lead us through the darkest days of the economic crisis. Watch and share the speech, then if you're as fired up as we are, chip in to help make sure we win this November.

    Last night, President Bill Clinton forcefully articulated the story of President Barack Obama and the tough choices he has made to lead us through the darkest days of the economic crisis. Watch and share the speech, then if you're as fired up as we are, chip in to help make sure we win this November.

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  • Opening Night

    First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage for the first night of the Democratic National Convention and delivered a powerful speech about family and the promise of America. Watch it—then if you're fired up, chip in to help us win.

    First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage for the first night of the Democratic National Convention and delivered a powerful speech about family and the promise of America. Watch it—then if you're fired up, chip in to help us win.

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  • Former colleagues reveal the facts about Artur Davis

    Once a strong supporter of moving our country forward, Alabama's former Rep. Artur Davis switched parties after meeting with defeat in his run for governor and is now joining the GOP in launching unfounded attacks against President Obama at the Republican National Convention.

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  • 47 years of the Voting Rights Act

    47 years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, outlawing the discriminatory practices that had led to the widespread disenfranchisement of African Americans. Mark this anniversary by registering to vote—and making sure your friends and family are registered too. http://www.gottavote.org

    47 years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, outlawing the discriminatory practices that had led to the widespread disenfranchisement of African Americans. Mark this anniversary by registering to vote—and making sure your friends and family are registered too. 

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African Americans
Recent Action
DNC hosts Atlanta HBCU Summit
February 21, 2012
The Democratic National Committee brought together over 900 African American Students from across the Atlanta Metropolitan area to bring awareness to voter suppression laws that are being passed in state legislatures around the country and engage students around the 2012 elections. These students heard from Author Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Actress Keshia Knight Pulliam and R&B Singer Janelle Monae.
White House hosts leadership conference
November 8, 2011
Bringing community leaders from across the country together, the White House hosted an African American Policy in Action Leadership Conference
Martin Luther King Memorial dedication
October 16, 2011
President Obama addressed an overflowing crowd gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, October 16th for the dedication of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Reflecting on the progress our nation has made since the March on Washington—while addressing the work still ahead.
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