The Weekly White House Review In Video

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Jueseppi B.

 

By Jueseppi B.

 

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President Obama Speaks on the U.S. Counterterrorism Strategy

May 23, 2013 | 59:40 | Public Domain

 

President Obama lays out the framework for U.S. counterterrorism strategy as we wind down the war in Afghanistan.

 

 

 

 

 

President Obama Honors Carole King

May 22, 2013 | 6:28 | Public Domain

 

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a concert in the East Room honoring singer-songwriter Carole King, the recipient of the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

 

 

 

 

 

Press Briefing

May 22, 2013 | 56:10 | Public Domain

 

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press Briefing

May 21, 2013 | 1:02:47 | Public Domain

 

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Obama Speaks on the Tornadoes and Severe Weather in Oklahoma

May 21, 2013 | 5:28 | Public Domain

 

President Obama delivers a statement about the ongoing response efforts following the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma.

 

 

 

 

 

Press Briefing

May 20, 2013 | 01:03:00 |Public Domain

 

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Obama’s Bilateral Meeting with President Thein Sein of Myanmar

May 20, 2013 | 19:30 | Public Domain

 

President Obama and President Thein Sein of Myanmar speak to the press after a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Obama Delivers Morehouse College Commencement Address

May 19, 2013 | 31:59 | Public Domain

 

President Obama speaks at the Morehouse College commencement ceremony.

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Lady Michelle Obama Delivers Commencement Address at MLK, JR. Magnet High School Commencement

May 18, 2013 | 22:54 | Public Domain

 

The First Lady, Michelle Obama, delivers the commencement address to graduates of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet High School for Health Sciences and Engineering at Historic Pearl High in Nashville, TN on May 18 at 1:00 PM. The school serves approximately 1,200 students in grades 7 through 12 with a curriculum that emphasizes mathematics and science. Housed in the historic Pearl High School building, MLK is consistently ranked among the best public schools in the nation for its academic rigor and high graduation rate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Address: The President Talks About How to Build a Rising, Thriving Middle Class

May 18, 2013 | 3:14 | Public Domain

 

President Obama talks about his belief that a rising, thriving middle class is the true engine of economic growth, and that to reignite that engine and continue to build on the progress we’ve made over the last four years, we need to invest in three areas: jobs, skills and opportunity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Obama Speaks on Rebuilding Our Nation’s Infrastructure

May 17, 2013 | 25:44 | Public Domain

 

President Obama delivers remarks at Ellicot Dredges about growing the economy, creating jobs, and improving U.S. competitiveness by investing in 21st century infrastructure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Obama Talks to Pre-K Students

May 17, 2013 | 3:06 | Public Domain

 

President Obama sits down with a class of students at Moravia Park Elementary School.

 

 

 

 

 

 

West Wing Week: 05/17/13 or “We the Geeks”

May 16, 2013 | 05:01 | Public Domain

 

This week, the President honored fallen officers and top cops, spoke on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, invited both the Prime Minister of England and of Turkey to the White House, and kicked off a new Google hangout series on science and technology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Previewing the President’s trip to Baltimore

May 16, 2013 | 2:30 | Public Domain

 

On Friday, May 17, the President will travel to Baltimore, Maryland in his second Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity Tour. While in Baltimore, the President will visit an elementary school that provides comprehensive early childhood services. Then, the President will visit Ellicott Dredges, which manufactures innovative dredges and dredge equipment being sold for infrastructure projects across the country and around the world. He will also be visiting a community center that helps families by ensuring parents have the skills they need to earn a decent living.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discussing Sexual Assault in the Military

May 16, 2013 | 9:13 | Public Domain

 

President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dempsey and the service secretaries, service chiefs, and senior enlisted advisors to discuss sexual assault in the military.

 

 

 

 

 

 

State Department Lunch Honoring Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey

May 16, 2013 | 43:25 | Public Domain

 

Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry participate in a lunch at the State Department honoring Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey.

 

 

 

 

 

We The Geeks: Grand Challenges

 

Published on May 16, 2013

The White House kicks off “We the Geeks,” a new series of Google+ Hangouts to highlight the future of science, technology, and innovation here in the U.S.

Our first hangout included an extraordinary panel of innovators from around the country who will discuss the elements of an “all hands on deck” effort to pursue Grand Challenges. Learn more:http://wh.gov/JuJI

 

 

 

 

 

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The Daily Word From Barack’s House For Thursday The 23rd Of May, 2013

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Jueseppi B.

 

By Jueseppi B.

 

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Photo Gallery: Behind the Scenes in April 2013

 

White House photographers are hard at work every day capturing some incredible moments for history, and every month we release a photo gallery that takes you behind the scenes – giving you an inside look at the President and what keeps him busy.

 

Check out our April gallery, including photos from the Easter Egg Roll to the opening of the George W. Bush Library and Museum.

 

See the full gallery of photos.

 

President Barack Obama laughs with former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, prior to the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, April 25, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

 

 

In Case You Missed It

 

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Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

 

President Obama Responds to the Tornadoes in Oklahoma
President Obama will travel to the Oklahoma City area to see firsthand the response to the devastating tornadoes and severe weather that have impacted the area on Sunday night and Monday. He will visit with affected families as well as thank first responders.

 

Building Opportunities in Indian Country: Congratulations to the Graduates of Navajo Technical College
Dr. Biden addresses a class of graduates at Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint, New Mexico.

 

Aspiring Americans Share their Stories as Senate Debates Immigration Reform
The President and the Vice President hosted a meeting today in the Oval Office with young immigrants, also known as DREAMers, as well as with the siblings and spouses of undocumented immigrants, to hear directly from people whose families are affected daily by our nation’s broken immigration system.

 

 

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Today’s Schedule

 

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

 

10:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing.

 

 

11:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors.

 

 

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch.

 

 

2:00 PM: The President delivers speech on the Administration’s counterterrorism policy.

 

 

 

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Steve VanRoekel and Todd Park
May 23, 2013
07:56 AM EDT

 

Learn more at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/digitalgov/strategy-milestones and http://www.whitehouse.gov/digitalgov/deliverables.

 

Steve VanRoekel is the U.S. Chief Information Officer and Administrator.  Todd Park is the U.S. Chief Technology Officer.

 

Today marks one year since we released the Digital Government Strategy (PDF/ HTML5), as part of the President’s directive to build a 21st Century Government that delivers better services to the American people.

 

The Strategy is built on the proposition that all Americans should be able to access information from their Government anywhere, anytime, and on any device; that open government data – data that are publicly accessible in easy-to-use formats – can fuel innovation and economic growth; and that technology can make government more transparent, more efficient, and more effective.

 

A year later, there’s a lot to be proud of:

 

Information Centric
In twelve months, the Federal Government has significantly shifted how it thinks about digital information – treating data as a valuable national asset that should be open and available to the public, to entrepreneurs, and others, instead of keeping it trapped in government systems.  We jump-started this process by releasing hundreds of government datasets via machine-readable formats known as application programming interfaces (APIs). These APIs - which encompass data sets as varied as home and business energy trends  to real-time earthquake notifications around the world – can be used by private-sector developers to create new applications and services. You can even access the current weather on Mars, transmitted from the Curiosity Rover. To facilitate the creation of new and useful digital tools, each agency released its own developer pages, and Data.gov launched a government-wide API directory to make these resources easier to find and use. Additionally, Data.gov transitioned its central catalog to an open source platform, enabling automated aggregation of data directly from agencies’ websites to Data.gov. Finally, in a landmark action, the President recently released a historic Executive Order and Open Data Policy, making open and machine-readable the new default for government data.

 

 

Shared Platform
The Federal Government and the American people cannot afford to have each agency build isolated and duplicative technology solutions. Instead, we must use modern platforms for digital services that can be shared across agencies. To maximize the value of our investments in technology, we launched a Digital Services Innovation Center that launched Sites.USA.govto help agencies build plug-and-play websites and created the Mobile Application Development Program to help agencies plan, test, develop and launch mobile apps. Additionally, the Administration is participating in open source communities, using crowd sourcing, and launching government-wide solutions to increase efficiencies. To leverage the government’s buying power, we established a government-wide mobile and wireless contract vehicle that acts as a “family plan” for the Federal Government, which we anticipate will save taxpayers $300 million over the next five years. Through this vehicle and the new Managed Mobility Program at GSA, agencies can better centralize management of devices and strengthen security of the government’s mobile platforms.

 

Customer-Centric
Citizens shouldn’t have to struggle to access the information they need. To ensure that the American people can easily find government services, we implemented a government-wide Digital Analytics Program across all Federal websites. That means for the first time, we have insight about what information the public is looking for, where they’re looking for it, and if they’re able to find it – essential to our goal of easing access to government information. We are also optimizing Federal websites for mobile devices and creating mobile apps to ensure government services are available to citizens anywhere, anytime and on any device. For example, the new USAJobs app from the Office of Personnel Management makes it easier for job seekers to search and apply for jobs with their mobile devices, and the SaferBus app from the Department of Transportation allows users to access a bus company’s safety performance record and file a complaint from their mobile devices. These are just two of the many mobile products we’ve released as part of the Digital Government Strategy.

 

 

Security and Privacy
Throughout all of these efforts, maintaining cyber security and protecting privacy have been paramount. Because mobile devices and wireless networks have unique security challenges, we published the first government-wide mobile and wireless security baseline, to help agencies identify appropriate security solutions and share them across the Federal Government.

 

In the end, the digital strategy is all about connecting people to government resources in useful ways. And by “connecting” we mean a two-way street. We are counting on the public – developers, entrepreneurs and innovators – to join us, and be a part of the process. Together, we will continue to modernize government to respond to 21st Century opportunities.

 

 

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President Obama Honors Carole King

May 22, 2013 | 6:28 | Public Domain

 

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host a concert in the East Room honoring singer-songwriter Carole King, the recipient of the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press Briefing

May 22, 2013 | 56:10 | Public Domain

 

White House Press Briefings are conducted most weekdays from the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in the West Wing.

 

 

 

 

Speeches and Remarks

 

 

 

 

Statements and Releases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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First Lady Michelle LaVaughn Obama Visits Decatur House

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Jueseppi B.

 

By Jueseppi B.

 

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From The Washington Post:

 

First lady Michelle Obama visits Decatur House

 

By Krissah Thompson, Published: May 22, 2013

 

Michelle Obama visited the slave quarters at Decatur House — a red-brick structure that sits in the shadow of the White House — that once housed the black men and women who served 19th century politicians, military and business leaders who lived in the property. The first lady, who is the nation’s only first lady to have descended from people held in slavery, made the stop as part of an announcement that the historic Decatur House, which is located 150 yards from the White House, would receive a $1 million grant from American Express to preserve the house and accompanying slave quarters.

 

During remarks before she toured the quarters, Obama recalled the slaves “who spent their lives within shouting distance of one of the most powerful buildings on the planet — a bastion of freedom and justice for all,” noting that their “stories that are a part of so many of our families’ histories, including my own.”

 

The house and slave quarters are co-managed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the White House Historical Association, and used for educational programs. Obama reflected on the importance of preserving and sharing the stories of the enslaved people who once lived there.

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Remarks by the First Lady at Decatur House Visit

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MRS. OBAMA:  Good morning.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Good morning, everyone.  Thank you.  I am truly delighted to be here.

 

But before I begin, I want to just take a moment to say that our thoughts and prayers are with all of the people in Oklahoma.  And as you all know, my husband and his team continue to monitor the situation, and he has directed the full resources of the federal government to be there for the people of Oklahoma as they begin to recover and rebuild.

 

And it’s important to remember during these times that the spirit of unity and resolve and resilience that has defined that situation as we watch the people in Oklahoma recover and work together, that that’s the kind of resilience that has defined this country since its inception.  It’s who we are as Americans.  And it’s that history that brings us together today.

 

So I want to start by thanking Fred for that very kind introduction, but more importantly, for his leadership throughout so many presidents to tell the story of this country; as well as Ken and Stephanie for their leadership and hard work to make this day possible.  We should give them all another round of applause for their efforts.  (Applause.)

 

For nearly 200 years, as our country has grown and evolved, the Decatur House has grown and evolved right along with it.  This house has hosted parties and social events with some of our nation’s foremost leaders.  It’s been a residence for secretaries of state, and at one time, it served as headquarters for the Army Subsistence Department of the Civil War.

 

But from the back of the house, from a structure far less lavish, comes even more history — the kinds of stories that too often get lost, the kinds of stories that are a part of so many of our families’ histories, including my own.  I’m talking about the slaves here at Decatur House who spent their lives within shouting distance of one of the most powerful buildings on the planet — a bastion of freedom and justice for all.

 

Yet, within this very place, about 20 men and women spent their days serving those who came and went from this house and their nights jammed together on the second floor of the slave quarters, all the while holding onto a quiet hope, a quiet prayer that they, too, and perhaps their children, would someday be free.  These stories of toil, and sweat, and quiet, unrelenting dignity — these stories are as vital to our national memory as any other.  And so it is our responsibility as a nation to ensure that these stories are told.

 

So more than anything, today, I simply want to say thank you.  Thank you for coming together to preserve these stories for years to come.  Thank you to everyone from American Express for making such a generous commitment to honor all of our nation’s history.  Of course, thank you to the White House Historical Association and the National Trust for Historic Preservation for finding new ways to engage with our past.

 

And finally, I want to thank all of you for all of the educational opportunities you’re giving to our young people.  I’m about to go on a wonderful tour with some students from Willow Springs Elementary School in Fairfax, Virginia.  And what’s most exciting is that they’re not just going to look at some pictures on a wall, they’re going to take part in the re-enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation.  I’m not sure what I’m going to do while they do it.  (Laughter.)  I’m going to look on.

 

So truly, it is this type of engagement that you all are providing for young people that will continue to draw them into these spaces and give them an opportunity to really grow and understand, and understand the stories that create this country and their place in that history.

 

So you all aren’t just teaching our young people about history, you’re inspiring them to believe that they can make history as well.  And that’s really what history is for — it’s for the next generation, it’s for us to continue to learn and grow.  So these spaces are critical.  The work that you all are doing is vital.  They would not exist without the work that you do, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

 

So with that, I guess I get to go do the fun thing — I get to go hang out with some kids, which is my favorite thing to do and one of the reasons why you’ve done all this work.  But I want to thank you all for your continued efforts.  There are many more spaces that need this kind of attention and this kind of support.  I hear it all the time, and those conversations do not fall on deaf ears.  I know that these resources are vital to this country, so you all should be very proud of the work you have done and I hope you continue to do for centuries to come.

 

Thank you all.  Take care.

 

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The Daily Word From Barack’s House: DREAMers Share Their Stories

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Jueseppi B.

 

By Jueseppi B.

 

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DREAMers Share Their Stories

 

Yesterday, the President and the Vice President hosted a meeting in the Oval Office with the siblings and spouses of undocumented immigrants, as well as a group of young immigrants known as DREAMers. These young immigrants are Americans in every way except on paper, and they emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform so that they can meaningfully contribute to the country they call home.

 

Find out more about these DREAMers.

 

 

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with DREAMers who have received Deferred Action and U.S. citizen family members of undocumented immigrants, in the Oval Office, May 21, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with DREAMers who have received Deferred Action and U.S. citizen family members of undocumented immigrants, in the Oval Office, May 21, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

 

 

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In Case You Missed It

 

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

 

President Obama Responds to the Tornadoes in Oklahoma
Overnight, the President continued to receive updates from his team on the ongoing response in Oklahoma. Following yesterday’s call to the Mayor of Moore Oklahoma, Glenn Lewis, the President spoke again to Governor Fallin expressing his concern for those who had been impacted and to reiterate that he had directed his Administration to provide all available resources to support the response led by the Governor and her team.

 

Building Opportunities in Indian Country: Congratulations to the Graduates of Navajo Technical College
Dr. Biden addresses a class of graduates at Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint, New Mexico.

 

 

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Today’s Schedule

 

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

 

9:45 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing.

 

 

11:00 AM: The Vice President delivers the commencement address at the United States Coast Guard Academy.

 

 

1:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney.

 

 

4:15 PM: The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew.

 

 

7:25 PM: The President and the First Lady host the Gershwin Prize Concert

 

 

 

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The White House

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May 22, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Harvey Milk Champions of Change

 

 

 

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May 22, 2013 7:25 PM EDT

President Obama and First Lady Obama Host the Gershwin Prize Concert

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President Barack Obama receives a briefing on the ongoing response to the devastating tornadoes and severe weather that impacted Oklahoma, in the Oval Office May 21, 2013. The President meets with, from left: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano; Richard Serino, FEMA Deputy Administrator; Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism; and Alyssa Mastromonaco, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

 

 

Speeches and Remarks

 

May 22, 2013

Remarks by the First Lady at Decatur House Visit

 

 

 

 

May 21, 2013

Remarks by the President on the Tornadoes and Severe Weather in Oklahoma

 

5/22/13

Overnight, the President continued to receive updates from his team on the ongoing response in Oklahoma. Following yesterday’s call to the Mayor of Moore Oklahoma, Glenn Lewis, the President spoke again to Governor Fallin expressing his concern for those who had been impacted and to reiterate that he had directed his Administration to provide all available resources to support the response led by the Governor and her team. Last night, the President also spoke with Senator James Inhofe to make clear that FEMA stood ready to continue to support the people of Oklahoma through the immediate response phase as well as the recovery, and to let the Senator know that Oklahomans remained in his thoughts and prayers.

 

On Tuesday, at the President’s direction, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate arrived in Oklahoma to ensure that federal resources were effectively supporting the response efforts. Administrator Fugate is on the ground again today, and this morning Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will also travel to the affected area to meet with local officials and see ongoing response efforts first hand.

 

As of this morning, FEMA has more than 400 personnel already on the ground supporting the response, including three national Urban Search and Rescue Teams, an Incident Management Assistance Team, as well as personnel focused on helping survivors register for and receive the federal assistance made available by the major disaster declaration signed by the President on Monday night. As of 2 a.m. this morning, more than 1,000 individuals affected by the tornadoes and severe weather in Oklahoma had registered for assistance with FEMA.

 

The President received a briefing this morning by his team, and will continue to be updated on the response throughout the day.

5/21/13

President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the ongoing response to the devastating tornadoes and severe weatherPresident Barack Obama delivers remarks on the ongoing response to the devastating tornadoes and severe weather that impacted Oklahoma, in the State Dining Room of the White House, May 21, 2013. Vice President Joe Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino accompany the President. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

 

 

Update 3: As response and recovery efforts continue on the ground in Oklahoma, the Department of Homeland Security announced this afternoon that Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to the area tomorrow to meet with state and local officials and ensure first responders are receiving the assistance they need to help those affected by the tornadoes.

 

Update 2: This morning, President Obama delivered a statementon the devastating tornadoes and severe weather that impacted Oklahoma. He described the response efforts underway, and assured the people of Moore and all the affected areas that they “would have all the resources that they need at their disposal.”

For there are homes and schools to rebuild, businesses and hospitals to reopen, there are parents to console, first responders to comfort, and, of course, frightened children who will need our continued love and attention. There are empty spaces where there used to be living rooms, and bedrooms, and classrooms, and, in time, we’re going to need to refill those spaces with love and laughter and community.

 

“Americans from every corner of this country will be right there with them, opening our homes, our hearts to those in need,” President Obama said. “Because we’re a nation that stands with our fellow citizens as long as it takes. We’ve seen that spirit in Joplin, in Tuscaloosa; we saw that spirit in Boston and Breezy Point. And that’s what the people of Oklahoma are going to need from us right now.”

 

 

Statements and Releases

 

May 22, 2013

President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Dan Tangherlini as Administrator of the General Services Administration

 

 

 

Dr. Jill Biden
Dr. Jill Biden

May 22, 2013
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Dr. Jill Biden is the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, a mother and grandmother, a lifelong educator, a proud Blue Star mom, and an active member of her community.

 

Dr. Jill Biden walks with the procession of graduates of the Navajo Technical College Class of 2013Dr. Jill Biden walks with the procession of graduates of the Navajo Technical College Class of 2013, Navajo Tech President Elmer Guy, Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly and the Board of trustees on the Navajo Tech campus in Crownpoint, New Mexico. May 17, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

 

 

On Friday, I had the honor of addressing a class of graduates at Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint, New Mexico. The Navajo Tech graduating Class of 2013 earned certificates in 34 fields that will provide the tools they need to serve their community as teachers, nurses, engineers, mechanics, bankers, chefs and countless other opportunities all made possible by their commitment and dedication to improving themselves through the pursuit of a higher education.

 

Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) play a key role in President Obama’s educational goal of making the United States home to the best-educated, most competitive workforce in the world. TCUs are critical institutions that build tribal communities, create good jobs across Indian Country, and provide Native Americans with the skills they need to do those jobs.

 

As a community college teacher, I love seeing what a tremendous difference a community like the one I saw at Navajo Tech can make in the lives of its students.

 

The impressive class of graduates included veterans like Jerrilene Kenneth, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as an Army mechanic, before she became the first college graduate in her family with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. It also included Navajo Tech Student of the Year Sherwin Becenti, who dropped out of college more than ten years ago but returned to school in order to build a better life for his family and set a good example for his children. Dwight Carlston, who grew up with no running water or electricity, was also among the graduates. Dwight maintained a 3.8 grade point average, ran cross country, served as Student Senate President and was recently elected as the Student Congress president of all 38 tribal colleges.

 

The Class of 2013 also marked a key milestone for Navajo Tech itself as they celebrated their first student to graduate with a Baccalaureate Degree.  Dody Begay received his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology-Computer Science – a path many other students are now planning to follow.

 

It is thanks to students like Jerrilene, Sherwin, Dwight, and Dody, and their dedicated faculty and administrators, that for the second year in a row Navajo Tech was recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the top 120 community colleges in the United States. It was the only TCU and the only college in New Mexico to receive this distinction.

 

During my trip to the Navajo Nation, I also had the privilege of taking part in a traditional blessing by Medicine Man Robert Johnson who shared the traditions and spirituality of the Diné people. Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly and his wife First lady Martha Shelly also provided a wonderful welcome to their community with an introduction to the leadership of the tribal government. Students from the Diné Bi Olta Language Immersion Elementary School and Miyamura High School performed the traditional basket and ribbon dances at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Arizona.

 

 

Dr. Jill Biden listens to Medicine Man Robert JohnsonFrom a traditional hogan in Window Rock, Arizona, Dr. Jill Biden listens to Medicine Man Robert Johnson along with Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly, First Lady Martha Shelly, Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council Johnny Naize and Barbara Naize. May 17, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

 

 

Thank you to the Navajo Nation, and the faculty, staff and students of Navajo Technical College for welcoming me into your community. Your drive to improving yourselves and the generations who will follow you through a continued commitment to education sets an example for not just Indian Country, but for communities all across America. Congratulations to the graduates of 2013. But above all, congratulations to your parents, your grandparents and your ancestors for having the vision and commitment to strengthen their community by building your college and investing in all of our futures.

 

Ahe’hee.

 

 

 

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From the White House Kitchen: Healthy & Traditional Asian American & Pacific Islander Cuisine

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Jueseppi B.

 

 

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From the White House Kitchen: Healthy and Traditional Asian American and Pacific Islander Cuisine

 

Cristeta Comerford is the White House Executive Chef

 

Cristeta Comerford
May 21, 2013
02:06 PM EDT
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Ed. note: This is cross-posted from the Let’s Move Blog

 

 

Growing up in the Philippines, my mother was my main source of inspiration for cooking. I came from a family of eleven kids, and as a child, I would constantly volunteer to help her in the kitchen. My mother would prepare such amazing authentic Filipino food, and cooking for her was almost second nature. She didn’t think about it, she just knew what ingredients to use, how much of each to use, and how to combine their flavors in ways that would satisfy everyone in the family. So Filipino food for me is much more than just adobo, longganisa, or tocino and fried rice – it represents a huge part of my culture, and most importantly, it is what connects me with my family. And that’s why it’s so important to me that we think about Filipino food not just in terms of what’s delicious, but in terms of what’s healthy and nourishing for our families.

 

That’s why I’ve teamed up with Chef Ming Tsai, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the First Lady’s Let’s Move initiative, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help promote healthy and traditional Asian American and Pacific Islander cuisine. Following a healthy cooking and eating lifestyle has always been important for me as a chef and a mom, and with the USDA’s MyPlate food icon, we have a powerful visual reminder about how to build healthy meals for our families.

 

But no matter where you’re from, there’s no reason to have to sacrifice the food you love, or sacrifice the food that expresses your culture, in order to maintain a healthy and nutritious diet. I hope that after watching Chef Ming Tsai and I prepare healthy and delicious AAPI recipes in the White House kitchen, you too will be inspired to try your own take at making healthy, ethnic food for your own families to eat.

 

 

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Shrimp, Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice

 

Ingredients (serves 4):

 

  • 3 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 6 oz chicken breast, julienned
  • 1/2 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, medium, halved length wise
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced, 2 tbs green part saved for garnish
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 oz shiitake mushroom, sliced
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1 cup julliened napa cabbage
  • 2 small bokchoy, washed and julliened
  • 4 cups house rice (50/50 brown/white rice combo)
  • 3 tbsp light tamari, wheat free soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste (Note: Rice vinegar can be used in place of salt)

 

Directions:

Pre heat a large skillet or wok on a medium heat. Turn the heat up on high and add 2 tablespoons oil. Add the chicken and brown for a 1 minute, add the shrimp, cook another minute, season and set aside. Add remaining tablespoon of oil. Then add the onion, garlic and shiitake mushroom. Stir fry quickly being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the remainder of the vegetables and toss for a couple times. Then add the rice, chicken and shrimp back, the tamari and veggie oyster sauce. Heat through and serve family style. Garnish with scallion greens and drizzle with sesame oil.

 

 

Halo-Halo (from Tagalog word halo, “mix”) (serves 4):

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 ripe bananas, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup young coconut, fresh or canned
  • 1 cup ripe jackfruit, poached in light syrup, (available canned)
  • 1 cup, cooked beans in syrup, (available canned)
  • 1 cup, cooked tapioca pearls
  • 4 cups shaved ice
  • 2 cups, lowfat milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 scoops frozen yogurt, (flavor of your choice)(Note: non-frozen yogurt can be used as well)
  • 2 tbsp toasted “pinipig” (rice crispies)

 

Directions:

In four tall glasses, place a quarter each first six ingredients. Top with a cup of shaved ice. Combine milk with vanilla extract. Pour 1/2 cup of milk on each and top with a scoop of frozen yogurt. Sprinkle with the rice crispies.

 

Note: Fruits could be substituted with any good seasonal or tropical fruits, such as steamed edamame or fresh pineapple.

 

 

 

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