Remember this?? Heh. In 2011, the President and First Lady welcomed accomplished poets, musicians, artists and students from across the country to the White House for a celebration of American poetry and prose. Artists that performed included Elizabeth Alexander, Billy Collins, Common, Rita Dove, Kenneth Goldsmith, Alison Knowles, Aimee Mann, Jill Scott and Steve … [Read more...] about Friday Afternoon Thread: A Celebration of American Poetry at the White House
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Wednesday Evening Thread: History Made at State of The Union Pre-Show
Wale Makes History As First Rapper To Open State Of The Union Address In a performance for the history books, Wale returned to the White House for the third time on Tuesday night (Jan. 12) as the opener for none other than President Obama. Yeah, really. Wale is no stranger to the White House. Late 2015, “The Matrimony” rapper attended a meeting on gun control, and … [Read more...] about Wednesday Evening Thread: History Made at State of The Union Pre-Show