President Obama talks to a largely Muslim audience on AL-ARABIYA TV. Clip from CNN.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Obama Reverses Bush Policies
President Obama has reversed several foreign and economic policies enacted by the Bush administration. In his latest reversals, Obama focused on the environment. Chip Reid reports for CBS News.
MTV's Youth Inaugural Ball
MTV's Youth Inaugural Ball brought out Kanye West, Kid Rock, Fallout Boy, Usher, Rosario Dawson, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore and Tobey Maguire.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Inauguration Style
Michelle Obama's lemongrass yellow dress and coat was designed by Isabelle Toledo, gloves by J. Crew and shoes by Manolo Blahnik. And wore her Jason Wu dress for the Inauguration Balls. Guess who's being touted as the new Jackie O?
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Hip Hop Inaugural Ball
TV Guide talks to some of Hip-Hop's biggest stars as they celebrated the election of Barack Obama with an all-star concert. See what our new President means to LL Cool J, Russell Simmons, T.I. and other hip-hop stars!
NE-YO talks Inauguration
NE-YO speaks to RollingOut TV about the Barack Obama Inauguration at his Bowl for Change event at Howard University.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Obama at the Lincoln Memorial Concert
On January 19, 2009, President-elect Obama joined a huge crowd at the Lincoln Memorial for a national free broadcast concert featuring some of music's biggest stars. Posted on YouTube by ChangeDotGov.
Obama-mania
Hollywood is experiencing Obama-mania, and most celebs have plenty to say on the subject. TV Guide caught up with a few celebrities.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Beyonce Singing for the Obama's
Mr. and Mrs. Obama dance at the Neighborhood Ball at the Washington D.C. Convention Center the night of Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, 2009.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Diddy Obama Blog
Diddy shares his thoughts about today's historic event. We all can do more...we can all be greater...
Monday, January 19, 2009
Words From Dr. King
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
The Obama Express
President-elect Barack Obama talks with those aboard the train.
Young lady at Union Station in DC waiting to see Barack Obama arrive by train.
Young lady at Union Station in DC waiting to see Barack Obama arrive by train.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Visit To Arlington National Cemetery
CBS news covers President-elect Barack Obama, VP-elect Joe Biden and their families visited Arlington National Cemetery and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Presidential Inaugural Schedule
Presidential Inaugural Schedule Sunday, January 18th
FREE - Welcome event on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday afternoon.
Monday, January 19th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Day of service to honor MLK.
Youth concert at the Verizon Center in downtown Washington, D.C. The concert will be free, but tickets are required.
Tuesday, January 20th - Inauguration Day
10 AM on the west front of the U.S. Capitol and will include:
• Musical Selections: The United States Marine Band, followed by The San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus
• Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks: Senator Dianne Feinstein
• Invocation: Dr. Rick Warren
• Musical Selection: Aretha Franklin
• Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will be sworn into office by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, the Honorable John Paul Stevens
• Musical Selection: John Williams, composer/arranger with Itzhak Perlman, (violin), Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Gabriela Montero (piano) and Anthony McGill (clarinet)
• President-elect Barack H. Obama will take the Oath of Office, using President Lincoln’s Inaugural Bible, administered by the Chief Justice of the United States, the Honorable John G. Roberts, Jr.
• Inaugural Address
• Poem: Elizabeth Alexander
• Benediction: The Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery
• The National Anthem: The United States Navy Band “Sea Chanters”
After President Obama gives his Inaugural Address, he will escort outgoing President George W. Bush to a departure ceremony before attending a luncheon in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall. The 56th Inaugural Parade will then make its way down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House with groups traveling from all over the country to participate.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee will host ten official Inaugural Balls.Wednesday, January 21st
The new President and Vice President of the United States will participate in a prayer service.
Schedule information from www.pic2009.org.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Inside the Transition: Women Small Business Owners
The Presidential Transition Team's Office of Public Liaison meets with women small business owners. Posted by ChangeDotGov.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Official President Barack Obama Portrait
It's official!! Here is the new portrait of our 44th President Barack Obama. This is the first portrait taken with a digital camera. The new White House photographer, Pete Souza, took the historic picture.
Inside the Transition: Youth Groups
The Presidential Transition Team's Office of Public Liaison meets with advocates for youth issues. Posted by ChangeDotGov.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Confirmation Hearing For Obama's Team
CBS reporter Chip Reid reports on the confirmation hearings of the future Obama administration.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Challenges Facing Our Economy
In this week's address, President-elect Barack Obama highlights the challenges facing our struggling economy and introduces a report being drafted by Christina Romer and Jared Bernstein. Posted by ChangeDotGov on YouTube.
Friday, January 9, 2009
More Analog TV
Analog TV may be around a bit longer if the Obama administration has its way. Click here to read the full story at GlobalGrind.com.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
An Evening with Jay-Z In Concert
According to AllHipHop.com, Jay-Z will perform at an Inauguration concert in Washington D.C. on January 19, 2009 (the day before the inauguration). The show will take place at The Warner Theatre, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW.Tickets for the event go on sale January 9 @ 10AM at Ticketmaster, Livenation.com and the Warner Theatre Box Office.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball
Mogul Russell Simmons, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Valeisha Butterfield and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) have partnered with Heineken and Myspace Music to sponsor the Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball. The star-studded black tie gala will be hosted by Russell Simmons along with T.I., Young Jeezy, and LL Cool J.The Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball will take place on January 19 @ The Harman Center for the Arts, located on 610 F. Street, NW in Washington, DC. For more information go to http://www.hiphopinaugural.org/index.html.
Monday, January 5, 2009
First Day Of School
President-elect Barack Obama's daughters, Sasha and Malia, have started at Sidwell Friends School in Washington D.C.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama On Our Economy
President-elect Barack Obama discusses solutions for our struggling economy in the new year.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Obama Getting To Work
The Obama family has ended their Hawaiian vacation, arriving back in Chicago. The Obama's are expected to move to Washington, D.C. this weekend. Bill Plante reports for CBS News.
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