Category Archives: Freedom

Video & Photos| President Obama Awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom

Posted on November 20, 2013 by rikyrah

President Obama awards the 2013 recipients the Presidential Medal of Freedom. US broadcast journalist and actress Oprah Winfrey(R), appellate Judge Patricia Wald(L) and activist Gloria Steinem(Rear) look on as US President Barack Obama makes opening remarks before presenting the Presidential … Continue reading →

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Obamacare Exchange Enrollment Opens Today: Know the FACTS

Posted on October 1, 2013 by rikyrah

President Obama, Vice President Biden, and senior staff applaud in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, as the House passes the health care reform bill, March 21, 2010 —-Photo by Pete Souza In March 2010, the 44th President of … Continue reading →

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Photos| Let Freedom Ring| MOW50th Anniversary

Posted on August 28, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Current Events, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Freedom, Honor, Media, Open Thread, Photos, Politics, POTUS, President Obama, Tribute | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 41 Comments

Let Freedom Ring |The 50th Anniversary March on Washington

Posted on August 28, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Reuters – An address by President Barack Obama and nationwide bell-ringing will cap celebrations on Wednesday marking the 50th anniversary of civil rights leader Martin Luther King’s landmark “I have a dream” speech. Obama will speak during the “Let Freedom … Continue reading →

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Videos | 5oth Anniversay March on Washington | The 2013 Speeches

Posted on August 24, 2013 by rikyrah

Updated-8-27-13 We’ll post as availalbe.

Posted in Black History, Celebrations, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, discrimination, Dreams, Empowerment, Freedom, Honor, Inspiration, Jim Crow laws, Justice, Media, President Obama, Racial Profiling, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Celebrating 50th Anniversary March on Washington

Posted on August 24, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

PBS Live Stream here: C-SPAN Live- Watch Here: Ustream Live:

Posted in Black History, Civil Rights, Current Events, Democracy, discrimination, Economy, Employment News, Freedom, History, Media, News, Open Thread, Racial Profiling, Racism, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , | 140 Comments