People

African Americans

Recent Updates
  • The Importance of Being an African-American Democrat

    Camille M. Henderson is currently interning with the admirable Mary Wright Edelman at the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) where she is committed to being an agent of change in the lives of disadvantaged American youth. Ms. Henderson is working with the CDF in preparation for their national conference, titled Pursuing Justice for Children and the Poor with Urgency and Persistence.

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  • President Obama supports passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act

    In 1963, Congress passed the Equal Pay Act, which took important steps towards ensuring wage equality for all Americans. That was almost 50 years ago. It’s 2012, and women still only make 77 cents for every dollar earned by men. This is despite the fact that they make up half of our workforce and bring home money to their families and communities, just as men do.

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  • Sacred Trust

    Obama for America released a new television ad focusing on the President's work with veterans returning home from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Watch the ad and join us today to ensure we continue making progress in our community.

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African Americans
Recent Action
President Obama speaks about Trayvon Martin
July 17, 2013
The President spoke about Trayvon Martin and the need to support and mentor young African American men.
Susan Rice is appointed National Security Advisor
June 5, 2013
President Obama appointed Susan Rice as National Security Advisor.
President Obama Delivers the Commencement Address at Morehouse College
May 19, 2013
President Obama spoke to the historically black college noting, "Your generation is uniquely poised for success unlike any generation of African Americans that came before it called for."
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