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On this Veterans Day, the President and First Lady visited Arlington National Cemetery to honor the men and women who have served in America's military. After participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, President Obama delivered remarks.
 

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Although the President has officially only been in office since January 2009, the Obama marriage has forced even the most cynical men and women to have a new outlook on the state of our unions. The history-making couple are featured in today's New York Times Magazine discussing their relationship, being a couple in the public eye and the importance of dating after saying "I do."

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It's hard to believe that it's been a full year since that historic night when Barack Obama won the election for the presidency of the United States. In commemoration of that event, we examine how the state of the Black male has changed since Obama became the first African-American president.

See the results of our exclusive poll on Black men in the age of President Obama.

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The White House reaffirms their commitment to ending the genocide in Sudan's Darfur region by announcing new policy initiatives today. Susan Rice, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, spoke to NPR's Morning Edition about the Obama administration's new policy, which will "use a mix of pressure and incentives to try to keep both peace efforts on track." Says Rice, "The President views the situation in Sudan as dire and he's deeply committed to protecting lives and bringing lasting peace. We believe this is a strategy that can accomplish that." According to U.N. stats, more than 300,000 people have died in Darfur and more than 3 million have been displaced due to the outcome of mass killings and rape. While Rice didn't detail the specifics of their incentives or the pressure they will use, she did assure "there will be no incentives delivered absent concrete tangible progress that is meaningful and measurable on the ground, the status quo or backsliding is unacceptable." -CM

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Well-known scholar and economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux on why she's so critical of President Obama's administration--and why Black folks should be, too.

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President Barack Obama will visit New Orleans and the Gulf Coast on Thursday, October 15 for the first time since he's been elected into office. He will be going to see for himself the progress that has been taking place in the recovery efforts from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, according to NoLa.com.

Mr. Obama recently signed an executive order allowing continued federally funded reconstruction efforts in the area until April 1, 2010.

President Obama's trip will include a visit to the Dr. King Charter School and a town hall event at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus. It will enable the New Orleans community to convey their thoughts, challenges, and feedback directly to him. -WLW

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Nearly 70 protesters stood outside the B. Bernice Young School in Burlington Township, New Jersey, on Monday, October 12, where students sang a song praising President Obama, according to the Associated Press. The protesters feel that the children are being indoctrinated to believe in the President and sang nationalistic songs such as "God Bless America" and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" in opposition.

The school was spurned into the spotlight when a video taken last year shows second-graders singing a song that said, "Mmm, mmm, mmm, Barack Hussein Obama/He said that all must lend a hand/To make this country strong again."

Conservative parents have said that the song was too political and has President Obama seen as an idol more than a politician.—WLW

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Barack Obama address gay rights group on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" militray policy and other same-sex relationships issues.

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Bo, the First Dog, celebrates his birthday in the White House.

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Not even a year into his role as Commander-in-Chief, President Barack Obama has won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize today in a stunning decision. Get details and find out what the President said about this tremendous honor.

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A new poll shows many Americans approve of the job President Obama is doing so far. An Associated Press poll, out today, finds the Commander-in-Chief's approval ratings are increasing. According to poll data, Mr. Obama's approval rating is 56 percent, compared to 50 percent last month. The President had been on a steady decline since his inauguration. The spike is linked to an improvement in how people feel the President is handling the economy and his health care reforms.--ZH

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President Barack Obama has already made the rounds of latenight and Sunday talk shows to promote his health care agenda. Now celebrity supporters are joining his call for reform. Will.i.am, Rosario Dawson and Dule Hill will participate on a celebrity panel of judges who will choose the winner of a health care inspired national video contest. Organizing For America, a community organizing group set up by the Democratic National Committee to mobilize the president's supporters and help advance his lawmaking agenda is soliciting 30-second video spots promoting President Obama's plan.

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