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The Freedom Singers Perform at the White House: 8 of 11

The Freedom Singers perform “(Ain’t Gonna let Nobody) Turn me Around” at the White House Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement. Duration : 0:3:27 Technorati Tags: African American history, Black history, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, Civil Rights Music, Martin Luther King, Mlk, obama, Performance, White House

A Day Late and a Dollar Short: High Hopes and Deferred Dreams in Obama’s “Post-Racial” America (Books)

Presidents and Heads of State Biography & Autobiography – Could this be the final victory for civil rights, or the first of many to come? When Henry Louis Gates spoke out about his ridiculous arrest, he stated a truth few … – A Day Late and a Dollar Short: High Hopes and Deferred Dreams in … Continue reading

President Obama at the “Let Freedom Ring” Concert

The President speaks at the “Let Freedom Ring” concert honoring Martin Luther King at the Kennedy Center. The concert featured nationally renowned artists and choir members from Washington area churches. January 18, 2009. Duration : 0:6:7 Technorati Tags: barack, civil rights, Kennedy Center, Let Freedom Ring, Martin Luther King, obama, president

President Obama on Dr. King’s Legacy

The President speaks about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the importance of persistence in achieving broader goals in remarks at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. January 17, 2010. Duration : 0:27:25 Technorati Tags: barack, civil rights, Dr King, human rights, justice, Martin Luther King, Mlk, obama, president, Vermont … Continue reading

President Obama & the First Lady Hold LGBT Pride Reception

The President and First Lady michelle obamobama host a reception for LGBT Pride Month in the East Room of the White House on June 29, 2009. (public domain) Duration : 0:18:26 Technorati Tags: civil rights, don’t ask, don’t tell, Equality, Hiv, obama, president, White House