Michelle Obama

The article, “Obama welcomes relatives of 1936 African-American Olympians,” by Stephen Whyno, discusses President Obama’s ceremony focused on recognizing the accomplishments of Jesse Owens, Ralph Metcalfe, and the other sixteen 1936 Black Olympiads whose feats were not fully recognized and appreciated at the time. During the ceremony, President Obama stated many times that they set the foundation for black rights and equality. Barack Obama praised the 1936 Olympians for making a statement in…

Every president has an agenda when they start out, a list of things that they hope to accomplish during their presidency. Included in this agenda is usually a plan regarding foreign policy, or United States relations with other countries. Barack Obama, as our current president, is no different. His plans and successes so far are interesting to note. Obama's plans regarding foreign policy when he became president were big. He wanted to end the war in Iraq, finish the fight against the Taliban,…

Senator Bernie Sanders, a United States presidential candidate, spoke to the student body of Liberty University on September 14, 2015. In this speech, he appealed to those of different beliefs and helped them find common ground. In talking about child poverty and health care for all citizens, he demonstrated pathos. He also used ethos when citing the bible when speaking to a Christian school. Mr. Sanders' usage of logos was evident when he addressed the gap between the wealthy and the…

As five candidates run for presidency, one candidate that is very intriguing and determined to fix our political structure is Bernard Sanders. In 1963, Bernie attended a march in Washington with Martin Luther King, Jr and John Lewis that was very symbolic to his career. His involvement with the civil rights movement was very inspirational because he demonstrated courageous acts of standing up for what was right even though it was politically unpopular. Candidates like Bernie is what our nation…

“One of the most harmful contemporary legacies of this history of abusive medical experimentation is that many African Americans are wary of participating in potentially life saving medical studies” (Amara Rivera). This fear is known as Iatrophobia. Iatrophobia is an abnormal or irrational fear of doctors or going to the doctor. People have often speculated whether or not African Americans are afraid of going to the doctor. Many people have made different claims to this phenomenon. Growing us as…

Only sixty-seven years ago did Harvard Law begin to admit women and only twenty-seven years ago did the Harvard Law Review elect its first black president, Barack Obama (Seelye). While in recent years, the law school has done better with attaining a greater minority make up and the law review even over representing minority students, for the entirety of Harvard Law School only six percent of men and nine percent of…

It right to say that American goes on the wrong track and messy today? Look back 24 years in three Administrations! Eight years (8) of Bill and Hillary Clinton in White House. George W. Bush administrations had two terms in the White House. Obama Administrations also control seven years in the White House. What America messy today. Today the race issue’s focal point is the difference and conflict between black and white people. It is almost like a ticking time bomb getting ready to explode.…

The new state attempts at voter suppression are underway in a political environment that has drastically changed. Jeff Sessions, the new attorney general, is hardly likely to be as proactive as the Obama administration was in investigating complaints of voter suppression by the states. Mr. Sessions is on record as finding the Voting Rights Act “intrusive.” In 1986, the Senate rejected Mr. Sessions as a nominee for the federal bench, based on past racially…

In Montana there is one House Representative, two senators, and one governor. Each person has a specific job that they have to do to help the state grow. For example, The House of Representatives focuses on federal laws, Senators represent their state when making new laws, and the Governor has the power to veto bills if it is for the better part of their state. Each state in America has representatives that is responsible to help the state function. Two different part groups are Democratic and…

Potential ACA Reform Sets the Tone at National 340B Conference The 13th Annual 340B Coalition Winter Conference was held in San Francisco, CA the first week of February. “The City” known for its landmarks, spirited culture, and some of the best restaurants in the world, welcomed over 1,400 health care and business professionals from across the nation. The Hudson Headwaters 340B Pharmacy Services Team was in attendance to learn more on audit findings, on-going compliance challenges and…