Category Archives: WHITE HOUSE

AWARENESS: THE ‘GET SCHOOLED’ VIDEO CONTEST (ENDS MARCH 18) / PRESIDENT OBAMA’S ‘COMMENCEMENT CHALLENGE’ (ENDS MARCH 11)

Def Jam Rapstar and the Get Schooled Foundation are partnering to offer you a chance to meet Def Jam execs Russell Simmons and Kevin Liles and perform your rap or spoken word poetry on BET’s 106 & Park.

If you’re a U.S. high school student between the ages of 13 and 19, upload your 60-second video speaking about how education influences your life and you could win a trip to New York City. The contest ends March 18, and be sure to read all rules and regulations.

Race to the Top Commencement Challenge!

President Barack Obama and the White House are back for the 2nd Annual Race to the Top Commencement Challenge. They are looking for high schools across the country who exemplify learning and preparation for colleges and universities.

The Race to the Top Commencement Challenge is back and we’re asking public high school students from across the country to tell us about ways their school is preparing them for college and a career. In return, we’ll make sure one high school has a graduation they’ll never forget – including a commencement address by President Obama himself. [ READ MORE & ENTER ]

GOOD LUCK TO THOSE WHO ENTER!!

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WHITE HOUSE: THE SOUND OF MOTOWN + OPENING MEDLEY PERFORMANCE VIDEO

President Barack Obama speaks during the introduction of “The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House”, which celebrated Black History Month and the legacy of Motown Records and its founder Berry Gordy.

The President said he couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate Black History Month than to celebrate Motown, which was born in the basement of a house on West Grand Boulevard in the Motor City, noting Gordy’s ability to turn new talent into stars: “Soon the basement was turning out hits faster than Detroit was turning out cars.”

The event featured performances from Jamie Foxx, Ledisi, John Legend, Amber Riley, Seal, Jordin Sparks and more, including legends Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder, who joked he was only there to watch but felt compelled to perform “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” before everybody jumped to their feet for “Dancing in the Street”.

The opening medley with Jamie, John, Seal and Nick Jonas, is featured below. You can catch the full event when it airs Tuesday, March 1, on PBS. Check your local listings for times.

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WHITE HOUSE: THE FIRST FAMILY’S MLK SERVICE DAY + LEGACY VIDEO

President Barack Obama and daughters, Sasha and Malia, sing “Happy Birthday” to First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday (January 17) while participating in a community service event at Stuart Hobson Middle School at honor the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The President and First Lady (who turned 47 on Monday) took part in a mentoring project organized by the Greater DC Cares Mentoring Matters Initiative. He called the outstanding program an example of what Martin Luther King’s birthday should be about.

Check out more photos below along with a video honoring the 25th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day through his legacy of service.

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EVENTS: THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS’ DINNER + VIDEO

First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama laugh during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday (May 1) in Washington, DC. Many celebs attended the event and I attached video below.

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