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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Howard University

Howard University stories: 2 news summaries

 I, Barack Obama's Stand-In ... 

Full scale rehearsal for inauguration features ersatz First Family

Jan 11, 09 1:00 PM CST
(Newser) - A full-scale rehearsal for Barack Obama's inauguration unfolded in Washington before dawn yesterday, featuring a stand-in first family. A 26-year-old Army staff sergeant took an ersatz oath of office while a Navy yeoman playing Michelle Obama looked on, reports the Washington Post. Two children played Malia and Sasha. Each character... More »

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Washington DC • Howard University • inauguration • President Obama • U.S. Capitol • Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies • rehearsal • Dunbar High School • Armed Forces Inaugural Committee

Dems Fret Over School Ruling

Howard U. debate concentrates on race

Jun 29, 07 8:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Supreme Court decision limiting the role of race in public-school assignments was the talk of the town yesterday—even at the Democratic debate. The agenda at historically black Howard University was minority issues, and although attention naturally fell on Barack Obama, his seven competitors also had their moments in... More »

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Barack Obama • Joe Biden • Democrats • race • AIDS • Mike Gravel • discrimination • poverty • Howard University • US Supreme Court • Election 2008

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