A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics
MAY 2009 – PART II
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US President Barack Obama greets doctoral graduates during the Arizona State University commencement ceremony at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona May 13, 2009.
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President Barack Obama arrives at the Arizona State University commencement ceremony at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., Wednesday, May 13, 2009.
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U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama poses for group photo with the 3rd grade students at the Ferebee Hope elementary school in Washington May 13, 2009.
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Sasha Obama, the youngest daughter of U.S. President Barack Obama, waves to her father from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, May 14, 1009 as he stepped off Marine One following an overnight trip to Arizona and New Mexico. —–REUTERS/Jason Reed
U.S. President Barack Obama reacts as his younger daughter Sasha plays soccer at the Boys and Girls club in Washington May 16, 2009.
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WASHINGTON – MAY 16: (AFP OUT) Gov. Jon Huntsman (R-UT) (2L), his wife Mary Kaye (3L) and his family listen to President Barack Obama (L) speak in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House May 16, 2009 in Washington DC. President Barack Obama nominated Utah Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr., as the American ambassador to China.
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MERCED, CA – MAY 16: First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers the commencement speech at the University of California, Merced on May 16, 2009 in Merced, California. The 500 graduating students receiving diplomas are the first graduating class since the university opened in 2005.
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US President Barack Obama poses with Notre Dame President Rev. John I. Jenkins (L) after receiving an honorary doctor of laws degree May 17, 2009 during the commencement ceremony in the Joyce Center of Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana. Obama waded into an impassioned outcry from anti-abortion campaigners as he prepared to speak Sunday at one of America’s most prestigious Catholic universities. Obama was to deliver the commencement address for graduating students and receive a honorary degree at the University of Notre Dame, pitting him headlong into the nation’s culture wars on an issue that he has tried hard to finesse.
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First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama stands with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official re-opening of the newly renovated American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, May 18, 2009. ——–REUTERS/Mike Segar
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First Lady Michelle Obama is introduced by Caroline Kennedy as she speaks to the crowd at the American Ballet Opening Night Spring Gala May 18, 2009 at the Metropolitan Opera House.
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—Callie Shell
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Special Contributors: James Rucker, Rinku Sen, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, Adam Luna, Kamala Harris
Technical Contributor: Brandon Sheats