Tag Archives: inauguration
Ushering in the Obama Era
New President sets tone of leadership, accountability
For the nation, the swearing-in signaled a new chief executive who would work to take…
By Derek T. Dingle
President, Wife Kick off Night of Balls With ‘Neighbors’
The First Lady steps out in Jason Wu white gown
The night of inaugural balls began with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle…
By Janell Hazelwood
Inauguration Memories from Harlem
A nation celebrates history
People from every race descended on Harlem’s Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Plaza to witness the…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Parade Watchers Say Wait Was Well Worth It
Visitors reflect on their experiences at the inauguration
Frigid weather and more than an hour delay did not deter hundreds from snagging a…
By Brittany Hutson
Reactions Heard Around the World
From Chicago to Japan, the manifestation of joy is universal
Joy rang out around the nation and globe as Barack Obama took the presidential oath…
By Renita Burns
Day 1
Barack Hussein Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Performers Take To the Streets For Inaugural Parade
Bands from Barack and Michelle Obama's alma maters perform
At least 93 organizations from across the country accepted an invitation to march in President…
By Brittany Hutson
Revelers Gather in Harlem to Watch History Being Made
Bonds are formed in witnessing dream come true
Out in the fresh air of 125th Street in Harlem, New York just minutes after…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
New York Watches with Anticipation as Obama Becomes President
Children beam with excitement, intellectuals beam with pride
In contrast to the elementary excitement at Democracy College Prep School–where everyone is excited just…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
It’s Really Happening
It is, indeed, a glorious day, a perfect first day of the Presidential administration of Barack Obama.
It is, indeed, a glorious day, a perfect first day of the Presidential administration of…
