Defying naysayers, President Obama doubles down on hope in DNC acceptance speech

Charlotte, NC - "I am no longer just a candidate, I'm the president." Those were the words of President Barack Obama who spoke before an enthusiastic crowd Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention. Where Republicans tried to frame it as a failed promise, the President doubled down on hope, reminding his audience that the difficult road to change leads to a better place for America's future. As for that American future,...

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Impassioned speech by First Lady Michelle Obama highlights community, values at DNC

Charlotte, NC - By the end of her speech, First Lady Michelle Obama did more than vouch for her husband's love of country. A speech filled with personal appeal and political savvy, First Lady Obama made a name for herself as a political powerhouse in the Democratic Party. Reviews seemed unanimously positive as one commentator, MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell, proclaimed that he had just witnessed the "best speech-maker in the history...

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Breaking Ground: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Washington, D.C. - Described by master of ceremonies, Phylicia Rashad, as a milestone moment, President Obama, along with a host of other distinguished guests, attended the groundbreaking on what will become the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In his remarks, President Obama shared the significance this moment will have for generations to come: "As has been mentioned, it was on this ground long ago...

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