The live stream of this even has ended. We will post the video and/or transcript as soon as they are available. In the meantime, consider this the Wednesday Evening Open Thread. (h/t) Kristal High @DigitalEconoMs Check out all the cell phones!!!! Folks weren't playing when President Obama came out! #UrbanLeague pic.twitter.com/T2IWZ8N6 … [Read more...] about LIVE STREAM: President Obama Speaks at National Urban League Convention
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Saturday Afternoon Thread: The President’s Weekly Address – Keep Our Teachers On The Job!
In this week’s address, President Obama urges Congress to take action now to put our teachers back to work in classrooms, because the best predictor of individual and American success in this economy is a good education. … [Read more...] about Saturday Afternoon Thread: The President’s Weekly Address – Keep Our Teachers On The Job!
Tuesday Afternoon Thread: “Couldn’t Be Prouder That You’re My President”
(h/t TOD) 2012 National Teacher of the Year Rebecca Mieliwocki, a 7th-grade English teacher in California’s Luther Burbank High School … [Read more...] about Tuesday Afternoon Thread: “Couldn’t Be Prouder That You’re My President”
Monday Open Thread- Little Rock Nine
It's Monday P.O.U. Family and lurkers! This week's open thread came as an inspiration from fellow P.O.U. commenter, MonieTalks. I will discussing the Little Rock Nine and the individuals who make up the group.Via the wiki...The Little Rock Nine was a group of African-American students who were enrolled in Little Rock Central High School in 1957. The ensuing Little Rock Crisis, … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread- Little Rock Nine
