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Twenty accomplished young men from the Institute for Responsible Citizenship (I4RC) visit the White House to discuss responsibility, respect, personal faith, and to share their anxities about their future.
President Obama signs an Executive Order to improve outcomes and advance educational opportunities for African Americans.
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is an enduring symbol of the lives that have been lost to this epidemic. First started in 1987, the quilt now contains the names of more than 94,000 of individuals who have died of AIDS on more than 47,000 panels.
President Obama addresses the National Urban League in New Orleans, and discussed his Administration’s work to help strengthen our nation’s communities and support a strong and growing middle class.
The White House hosts an African American Women’s Forum, bringing women from across the nation together for an opportunity to discuss issues that are important to women in the African American community.
Since his first day in office, President Obama has been working to secure the future prosperity of the African American Community through efforts such as increasing access to health care, creating jobs, revitalizing schools, and the development of targeted job creating investments in underserved communities. While much more needs to be done, we are making progress. This site is a tool for you to learn about how the President’s Agenda is helping to win the future among African-American Communities.
• Fact Sheet: Improving Educational Outcome for African Americans
•The President's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
•Obama Administration Record for the African American Community
The American Jobs Act
• The American Jobs Act Impact for African-American Families
• The American Jobs Act Overview
Pathways to Opportunity