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Wale: The First Rapper to Open the State of the Union Address
A solid congratulation is in order for rapper Wale. On Tuesday, January 12, Wale became the first rapper to ever open a State of the Union address.
Hits and misses of President Obama’s final State of the Union address
Tuesday night was President Barack Obama’s last State of the Union. Full remarks: Watch @POTUS deliver his final State of the Union address. #SOTU https://t.co/AOyWjdFk4O — White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) January 13, 2016 Appropriate for the moment, his speech was retrospective, examining the work he was able to accomplish, and some of his shortcomings, over the […]
Obama will outline new plan to aide unemployed in State of the Union address
In tomorrow’s annual State of the Union address, President Obama is expected to outline details of an economic strategy to help those struggling with long-term unemployment.
What Did You Think of President Obama’s State of the Union Address?
Last night, President Obama delivered his fourth State of the Union address. We want to hear from you! What do you think of President Obama’s SOTU speech? Did it leave you hopeful? Dissatisfied? Indifferent? Sound off below!
President Obama Delivering State of the Union Address Tonight; Hadiya Pendleton’s Parents Among Guests
President Obama will deliver his fourth State of the Union address tonight. Among others, Hadiya Pendleton’s parents will be in attendance, so gun violence should be on the agenda. What else would you like to hear President Obama discuss in his address?
What to watch for during President Obama’s last State of the Union
Today we begin to mark the end of President Barack Obama’s administration with his final State of the Union address to the nation. At 9 p.m. EST, the president will call us together again, but with more freedom with what he can say than in times past. Here are a few things we’re thinking about […]
Watch: State of the Black Union
“On January 20, President Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union address in which he discussed a variety of social and economic concerns facing the country. However, when it came to the issues of racism and police violence – the issue facing Black people – the President was silent. And so, in order to […]
President Obama’s State of the Union speech first to say transgender, but so what?
Last night’s address was the first State of the Union speech to directly reference lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans. President Obama has previously referenced transgender individuals in a speeches, making him the first president to do so. While the recognition is important, some trans activists wonder, “Where are the works that are going to dismantle […]
Obama dropped the mic during the State of the Union
In between policy proposals, President Obama made time for this hilarious mid-speech zinger. If you didn't watch the address live, you're in for a treat.
Obama’s State of the Union proposals are super popular with everyone except Congress
Kira Lerner of ThinkProgress writes that despite the popularity of President Obama’s State of the Union proposals, Congress is standing in their way.
NFL Players Union files appeal on behalf of Ray Rice
The NFL Players Union appealed Ray Rice’s indefinite suspension on Wednesday. Rice was originally suspended for two games in July under the NFL’s personal conduct policy after being charged with assault following a Feb. 15 altercation with his then-fiance.
Community Members, Union Leaders, Gang Members Unite to Protest Closing of South Side Hospital
Community members, union leaders, and members of the Black Disciples have united to protest the closing of Roseland Community Hospital on Chicago’s South Side, the only hospital within an eight mile radius.