An Online Reference Guide to African American History
The Obama Bibliography lists many of the most important published books related to President Barack Obama, his family, the 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns, and his administration. We at BlackPast.org are paying tribute to this singularly important event in African American history through the Obama Page. From this central point visitors can find all information on or linked to BlackPast.org related to President Obama. As with all BlackPast.org features, this page will evolve as more resources are added.
The Official Website of the Obama Administration
Barack Obama: The Encyclopedia Profile
Michelle Obama: The Encyclopedia Profile
The Obama Presidential Campaign, 2008
The Significance of the Obama Victory, 2008
The Speeches of Barack Obama:
- Speech at the Democratic National Convention, Boston, July 27, 2004
- Speech on Race, Philadelphia, March 18, 2008
- Election Night Victory Speech, Chicago, Nov. 4, 2008
- (2009) President Barack Obama, Inaugural Address
- A New Beginning Between the United States and the Muslim World, Cairo, Egypt, June 4, 2009
- (2013) President Barack Obama, Inaugural Address
- President Barack Obama, “Eulogy for Rev. Clementa Pinckney,” 2015
- President Barack Obama Farewell Address, January 10, 2017
Video Links to the Speeches of Barack Obama:
Profiles of Early Supporters:
Major Advisors:
African American Cabinet Members:
Other Prominent African American Officials in the Obama Administration:
- Eric Holder, Attorney General
- Lisa Perez Jackson, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Regina Marcia Benjamin, Surgeon General (Designee) of the United States
- Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative
- Susan Rice, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
- Anthony Foxx, U.S. Secretary of Transportation
- Jeh Johnson, U.S.Secretary of Homeland Security
- Loretta Lynch, U.S. Attorney General
Predecessors: Previous African American Candidates for the Presidency:
Controversy:
Election Map
The Obama Photo Gallery:
- Essence Magazine Photo Gallery
- The Chicago Tribune Photo Gallery
- America Online Photo Gallery
- The New Obama Team and New York Times Magazine photo gallery "Obama's Team
- Time Magazine
- Boston.com
- Flickr - Barack Obama on Election Night
- Rolling Stone Magazine
- Youtube - 2008 Newspaper Covers and Huffington Post
- Flickr - Inauguration Festivities
Other:
Archives:
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