From NBC's Rock Center: At just 24-years-old, Svante Myrick is the youngest mayor ever elected in the city of Ithaca, New York. The Cornell University graduate began serving on Ithaca's City Council while still in college. He garnered the endorsements of seasoned politicians in his bid for mayor, but it seems his upbringing really resonated with the town's voters. Myrick's … [Read more...] about Wednesday Evening Thread: Meet Svante Myrick, 24 Year Old Mayor of Ithaca, NY
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Wednesday Evening Thread: President Obama Sangs The Blues!
Check out President Obama singing "Sweet Home Chicago" during last night's “In Performance in the White House: Red, White and Blues”! That brotha got talent! (h/t Nellcote via The Obama Diary) … [Read more...] about Wednesday Evening Thread: President Obama Sangs The Blues!
Wednesday Evening Thread: Well Go Head PS22!!
Remember the young girl and her friends on the Target commercial during the Grammy's ?? Well here she is with the school choir of PS22! Learn more about Denise and her classmates here! And be sure to check out their other videos on YouTube! … [Read more...] about Wednesday Evening Thread: Well Go Head PS22!!
Wednesday Evening Thread: GO FLOTUS!!
Michelle Obama beats 'Late Night' host Jimmy Fallon in fitness challenge WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michelle Obama and "Late Night" host Jimmy Fallon turned the White House into a playground to promote the first lady's "Let's Move!" fitness campaign. Mrs. Obama and Fallon did pushups and twirled hula hoops. They competed at dodge ball and tug-of-war. And the first lady triumphed over … [Read more...] about Wednesday Evening Thread: GO FLOTUS!!
Wednesday Evening Thread: President Obama Launches African Americans for Obama
Today, we're announcing the 2012 launch of African Americans for Obama. There's no better time than African American History Month to consider the tremendous progress we've made through the sacrifice of so many—or a better time to commit to meeting the very real challenges we face right now. Visit AfricanAmericans.BarackObama.com for more information about all the ways you … [Read more...] about Wednesday Evening Thread: President Obama Launches African Americans for Obama