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Obama Weekly Address: Obama Honors Our Fallen Heroes

Obama pays tribute to those who have died in service.
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Obama Weekly Address: Congress Must Act to Keep Our Teachers on the Job

Congress Must Act to Keep Our Teachers on the Job.
06/11/2012
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Obama Weekly Address: Pushing Congress to Create Jobs, Keeping College Affordable

New legislation will rebuild jobs and stop doubling interest rates.
07/11/2012
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Obama Weekly Address: Remembering the Victims of the Colorado Shooting

President Obama honors the victims of the tragedy in Colorado.
07/23/2012
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Obama Weekly Address: Preserving and Strengthening Medicare

Obama speaks to the American people about the critical need to strengthen and preserve Medicare for seniors and future generations.
08/27/2012
16:26

Top Moments From Obama's First Term

BET News reflects on the memorable moments of Obama's first term.
01/23/2013
01:37

Celebrities Discuss Obama's Second Term at BET Honors

Ledisi, T.D. Jakes, Debra Lee and more share their thoughts on President Obama's re-election and second term. (1/23/2013)
01/23/2013
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President Obama's Second Term Well Wishes

Brandy, Gabrielle Union and Phylicia Rashad on President Obama's second term.
01/23/2013
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Top Moments From Obama's First Term

BET News reflects on the memorable moments of Obama's first term.
01/24/2013
02:13

President Obama Tours Maison Des Esclaves

President Obama visits Slave Trade Museum on Goree Island, Senegal.
07/01/2013
06:10

The Sequester Trickle-Down: Head Start

Tommy Sheridan, Almeta Keys and a mother speak of the devastating effects the sequester will have on Head Start.
07/09/2013
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Obama Adviser Shares Spiritual Reflections With the President

A new book reveals former White House Aide Joshua Dubois' inspirational emails to the president each day.
11/01/2013
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Top Ten Civil Rights Moments of 2013 - Part 2

Throughout our history, the battle against injustice has been hard-fought. This year has been no different.
12/20/2013
01:06

Man Tells President "Don't Touch My Girl"

A Chicago man's comical exchange with the president has him in trouble at home.
10/21/2014
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No Excuses: Head to the Polls on Nov. 4

Spelman student Briana Dixon says nothing should stop voters on Election Day.
10/29/2014
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1965 vs. 2014: Who Represents Us?

Clark Atlanta student Asun L. Morreale runs down a few voting statistics.
10/29/2014
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Valerie Jarrett: I Was Born to Give Back

The senior adviser to President Obama discusses her childhood and working to support women all over the world.
03/19/2015
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This Week 02.26

This week we covered the FBI vs. Apple case, the photo that caused so much controversy on MAC Cosmetics Instagram and of course politics!
02/26/2016
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This Week 03.04

This week we talk about Politics! Politics! Politics!
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This Week 03.11

This week we cover politics!
03/11/2016
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Marc Lamont Hill's Commentary on Super Tuesday #3

Marc Lamont Hill dishes on the latest in politics.
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This Week 03.18.16

This week we're talking about POLITICS!
03/18/2016
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One Reason Why You Should Vote for Hillary Clinton

Emore lets us know who is really bawse of the U.S.A. She told us why Hillary Clinton is the best presidential candidate.
04/20/2016
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The Third Reason Why You Should Vote for Bernie Sanders

Asia from Temple U. tells us how The Bern will use social media to uplift us all.
05/11/2016
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Why Should Black Women Think About Their Health This Election?

Black women are most negatively affected by HIV, breast cancer and heart disease. Which presidential candidates have us mind?
05/20/2016
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John Legend Developing Political Drama Starring Nia Long

Nia Long is returning to television thanks to John Legend’s Get Lifted Film Co. and Sony Pictures TV to bring Goldie Taylor’s novel "Paper Gods" to ABC.
08/11/2020
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Michelle Obama Launches New 'When We All Vote' Merch

Our forever Flotus, Michelle Obama, is using her influence in politics and fashion to give voters a wearable reminder to cast their ballot.
10/02/2020
02:00

Living the Dream: Nikema Williams

She made history in 2019 as the first Black woman to chair the Democratic Party of Georgia.
02/05/2021
01:31

She Did That! Andrea Jenkins

The longtime advocate for the transgender community made history in 2017, becoming the first African American openly trans woman elected to political office.
03/19/2021
01:07

Nina Turner Announces Run For Congress

"I believe that I was the better candidate in 2021 and that has not changed," said Turner, who lost to Rep. Shontel Brown in the Ohio Democratic primary.
02/01/2022
01:06

Women's History Month: Karine Jean-Pierre, A Symbol Of Diversity In The White House

The author and activist made history as the first openly gay woman to deliver a White House press briefing.
03/04/2022
01:10

Trump Campaign Ordered To Pay Former Aide Omarosa Manigault Newman $1.3 Million In Legal Fees

Trump's lawsuit claimed that Newman violated a nondisclosure agreement she signed while working for his 2016 campaign.
04/22/2022
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Snoop Dogg, Kim Kardashian Faces Backlash For Endorsing Controversial LA Mayoral Candidate

Billionaire Rick Caruso is a former Republican running on a "fund the police" platform which promised to add 1,500 cops.
06/01/2022
01:17

Colombia Elects Its First Black Vice President

Francia Márquez will become the South American nation’s first Black vice president after Gustavo Petro won the country’s presidential runoff election.
06/21/2022
01:05

Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum Arrested, Indicted By Feds On 21 Fraud Charges

Gillum and Sharon Lettman-Hicks stand accused of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making false statements to a federal investigator.
06/24/2022
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Democrat Cheri Beasley Tightening Senate Race Against Republican Ted Budd In North Carolina Poll

If elected, she'd be the third Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
09/22/2022
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Herschel Walker’s Charitable Donations Are In Question

The Trump-endorsed candidate endures another controversy in his race for the Senate.
09/27/2022
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Black Voters To Play Major Role In Midterms

Seventy percent of Black registered voters said they would vote Democratic.
10/17/2022
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Stacey Abrams Warns Of Voter Suppression In Georgia As Early Ballot Voting Continues

Early voter turnout has already shattered records over the previous election.
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Stacey Abrams Gives Whether She Will Run for Governor Again

The next time she could contend for the Georgia governor’s mansion will be in 2026.
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