Obama Weekly Address: Congress Should Back Plan to Hire Teachers

08/20/2012

Obama discusses education and America's future.

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Obama Weekly Address: Congress Must Act on Middle-Class Tax Cut Extension

President Obama urges Republicans in the House of Representatives to act on his proposal to prevent a big tax hike next year.
07/30/2012
03:34

Obama Weekly Address: All-Hands-On-Deck Response to the Drought

President Obama discusses the administration's approach to one of the worst droughts in more than fifty years.
08/14/2012
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Black Gay Males Hit Hard by HIV

BET.com took to the streets to get reactions on a report from the Black AIDS institute.
08/01/2012
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Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for Kidnapping New York Baby

New Yorkers react to kidnapper being sentenced to 12 years for stealing newborn from hospital.
08/01/2012
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Are New Voter ID Laws Racist?

People respond to a Florida's Republican admittance about suppressing the Black vote.
08/03/2012
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Obama Weekly Address: Celebrating the Summer Olympics and the Paralympics

President Obama congratulates American athletes competing in the Olympics and Paralympics.
08/06/2012
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Healthy and the Hood - Food Desserts Add to Unhealthy Lifestyles

Low-income neighborhoods lack nutritional food which leads to diabetes and childhood obesity.
08/09/2012
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Chavis Carter - Suicide or Homicide?

BET.com took to the streets to get reactions on the death of Chavis Carter.
08/10/2012
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Will New Gun Laws Help Decrease Violence?

In the wake of recent mass shootings, BET.com asked people to weigh in on possible new gun laws.
08/10/2012
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Will "Occupying" Corners Decrease Gun Violence?

In response to recent shootings, community activists plan to "occupy" NYC street corners.
08/17/2012
03:47

Obama Weekly Address: Congress Should Back Plan to Hire Teachers

With students starting to head back to school, President Obama discussed the critical role that education plays in America's future.
08/20/2012
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Cops Cleared in Brutal Beating of Jordan Miles

BET.com took to the streets to get reactions to the Jordan Miles case.
08/22/2012
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02:19

Gabby Douglas, a Hero for All Races

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas inspires youth from the YMCA and address her haters.
08/24/2012
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03:44

Obama Weekly Address: Preserving and Strengthening Medicare

Obama speaks to the American people about the critical need to strengthen and preserve Medicare for seniors and future generations.
08/27/2012
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00:53

President - Economy "Making Progress"

President Obama discusses the shape of the economy when he took office and the state of the economy today.
08/26/2012
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01:24

President Speaks on Chicago Crime

President Obama is aware violent crime is an issue in certain communities however it has declined since he took office.
08/26/2012
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01:21

President Obama Discusses Institutional Barriers

President Obama is aware institutional barriers still exist and plans to take this issue on.
08/26/2012
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00:45

First Lady Wins Over Voters

First Lady Michelle Obama wants Americans to know what is at stake this election.
08/26/2012
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00:41

First Lady - Family Time "Chillin"

First Lady Michelle Obama describes what it's like for the Obama family during family time.
08/26/2012
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00:53

First Lady Ready For Second Term

First Lady Michelle Obama is confident of a second term and feels there is still work to do.
08/26/2012
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President Says Voter Turnout Is Key

President Obama says voter turnout is key and will determine win.
08/26/2012
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