Dee-1: The Teacher Turned Rapper

11/22/2013

Dee-1 talks about graduating from Louisiana State University and being a middle-school math teacher before launching his rap career.

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President's Weekly Address: Honoring America's Veterans

Obama commemorates Veterans Day Weekend by thanking the brave men and women who have worn this country's uniform.
11/11/2013
14:06

President Obama Honors Veterans

President Obama honors Veterans at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day.
11/12/2013
06:31

The First Lady on Overcoming Obstacles to Learning

Michelle Obama spoke to DC high school students about how she made it to college in the face of discouragement.
11/13/2013
02:26

Beware of Obamacare Scams

Don't get tricked by con artists preying on people who are on the market for health insurance.
11/14/2013
01:19

President Speaks on Obamacare Website Improvements

President Obama says the improvements to the healthcare website will be "marked and noticeable."
11/14/2013
02:57

President's Weekly Address: Taking Control of America's Energy Future

Obama discusses progress in American energy and says we produce more oil at home than we buy from other countries.
11/18/2013
06:37

Can Senator Cory Booker Withstand Washington?

Although people liken Senator Cory Booker's rise to Barack Obama's, he is paving his own way in Congress.
11/19/2013
02:56

Oprah, Bill Clinton Among Medal of Freedom Recipients

See what a former president and the queen of talk now have in common.
11/21/2013
02:55

Bun B: The Hip-Hop Professor

Bun B talks about teaching hip hop and religion at Rice University, his coloring book and the importance of education.
11/22/2013
02:27

Tiara Thomas' Favorite College Memories

Tiara Thomas talk about getting her college degree at Ball State University and the importance of education.
11/22/2013
02:30

Dee-1: The Teacher Turned Rapper

Dee-1 talks about graduating from Louisiana State University and being a middle-school math teacher before launching his rap career.
11/22/2013
03:21

President's Weekly Address: Keeping the Economy Moving Forward

Obama says our economy is moving in the right direction, as we have cut our deficits by more than half.
11/23/2013
04:41

What's Thanksgiving Like for the American Indian?

American Indians from the Shinnecock Nation gives their side of the story about Thanksgiving.
11/26/2013
07:06

The Battle Against HIV and Discrimination Rages On

Some struggle to fight a war against a deadly disease and the discrimination that comes along with it.
11/27/2013
03:05

President's Weekly Address: Wishing the American People a Happy Thanksgiving

Obama gave thanks for those defending our freedom and reminded Americans to lift up those who need a helping hand.
12/02/2013
03:33

Black Europeans Face Familiar Struggles

A ten nation delegation of Black Europeans learn effective ways to combat racism and discrimination.
12/04/2013
02:38

South African Priest Talks Apartheid

Father Michael Lapsley, the white man who lost his hands fighting apartheid in South Africa, speaks on Nelson Mandela.
12/05/2013
03:04

Lion King Cast Member Reflects on Mandela

Broadway star Buyi Zuma describes growing up in South Africa during apartheid, Nelson Mandela's influences and speaking Zulu with him.
12/05/2013
02:39

"Mandela Avoided a South African Blood Bath"

"The Lion King" cast member Ron Kunene discusses apartheid and the greatness of Nelson Mandela.
12/05/2013
03:36

What Nelson Mandela Means to South Africans

New York's South African community talks about what Nelson Mandela means to them.
12/05/2013
05:45

A Tribute to Nelson Mandela

Former South African president and activist Nelson Mandela has died at 95. A look at historic Madiba moments.
12/05/2013
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