White House Presents “Concert Celebrating Black History Month”

By Karina Verlan
Published: January 27, 2010
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As the second Black History month of President Barack Obama’s term approaches, ceremonies in the White House unfold celebrations not only signifying respect towards civil rights struggle, but the utopian dream which has become such tangible reality.
Wednesday, February 10, President Obama and First Lady present “In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights [...]

Obamas Tour DC’s Monuments

By Alec Rivera
Published: September 28, 2009
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The LA Times reports that the First Family went on a monument tour on Sunday evening, visiting the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monuments.
With President Obama’s half-sister and family in town, the First Family delighted tourists with their various stops around the Mall. DC, this September, has been unusually mild. This Sunday was no different; it [...]

Michelle Obama’s Famous Garden

By Alec Rivera
Published: September 18, 2009
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via Fox News Blogs (via White House)  | read this item

Fox News Blogs reports that First Lady Michelle Obama attended the opening of the White House farmer’s market yesterday, just north of the White House. Among the items she bought: cheese, potatoes, eggs, and milk. The First Lady does admit, however, that before she had an entire staff and took care of everything herself, she [...]

New DC Farmer’s Market Opens Today, Thanks to White House Garden

By Alec Rivera
Published: September 17, 2009
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The Los Angeles Times reports that FarmFresh Markets, the operating organization for the new farmer’s market just north of the White House, opens this Thursday. The buzz is all about the opening, with many hoping that the Obama family will be among those seen shopping for the locally-grown meats, cheeses, baked goods, flowers and preserves.
Earlier [...]