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African Americans
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.
Read MorePresident 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.
Read MoreSacred 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.
Read MoreDNC Inaugural Newsletter
Democrats are fighting for small business owners. In this newsleter, see how the Affordable Care Act is helping small businesses; see the Chair's invite to small business owners to join the DNC council and get the list of the18 different tax cuts and credits from the Obama Administration.
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The Obama Administration's Accomplishments for the African American Community
DNC hosts Atlanta HBCU Summit
February 21, 2012The 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, 2011Bringing 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, 2011President 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.
