White House Forum on Women and the Economy
President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the “White House Forum on Women and the Economy” in Eisenhower Executive Office Building South Court Auditorium, April 6, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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Working with Oxfam to Fight Hunger Around the World
This morning, I had the opportunity to address Oxfam’s Sister Ambassadors at their International Women’s Day Summit in Washington, D.C. I was proud to be able to say that over the last three years, our work with organizations like O…
At Home and Abroad, Breaking Down Barriers for Women and Girls
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, at an event addressing women’s political participation.
As a woman who discovered a true passion for public service, this topic is one for whic…
Commemorating National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
On this, the 12th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, I remember my sister-in-law’s fight with the disease. Tragically, she did not win that fight – she left behind a devastated husband and five-year old daughter. But it is in h…
Announcing the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security
Today, President Obama issued an executive order directing the implementation of the United States’ first-ever National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. The plan was developed with collaboration across the U.S. government, and with th…
Meeting with Lady Gaga on Inclusion and Equality for Our Young People
Lady Gaga is a source of strength for many young people who feel isolated and scared at their schools. Today, I had the opportunity to welcome her to the White House, where we discussed ways we could work together to make sure that no child com…
Supporting Small Businesses by ‘Shopping Small’
Over the weekend, I joined President Obama and millions of Americans, who participated in the second annual Small Business Saturday. I visited several stores in the neighborhood where I grew up in Chicago, including Chant, Freehling Pot and Pan, and …
Women’s Issues Are America’s Issues
Ed note: This Op-ed was featured in the Huffington Post on Friday, November 11, 2011.
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, President Obama addressed a dinner hosted by the National Women’s Law Center, and delivered a powerful speech…
Standing Up for SNAP
Yesterday morning, I visited a local grocery store as part of Fighting Poverty with Faith, an interfaith campaign co-sponsored by the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, Catholic Charities USA, and the National Council of Churches.
While I was there…
Steps to Support Small Business
Yesterday, I attended a meeting of leaders from across federal agencies to discuss small business procurement. I had the chance to thank them for working tremendously hard to give small businesses, minority- and women-owned businesses, and service-di…
