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An African-American waitress received an inspiring note from three White male customers during inauguration weekend in Washington, D.C. The message included the words "not race, not gender, just American."

Travis Greene talks about performing "Intentional" at Donald Trump's Inaugural Ball.

Jonathan McReynolds explains why he decided not to perform at the Inauguration.

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On January 21, 2017, one day after the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, thousands are expected to gather in Washington D.C., in yet another march for women's rights.

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The women's march, reportedly the largest protest surrounding Trump’s inauguration, is slated to take place on January 21, a day after he is sworn into office.

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Call Beyonce whatever you like, but do not say she can’t sing! Bey finally broke her silence today about the lip-synching controversy surrounding her recent performance of the national anthem at President Obama’s 2013 Inauguration. Appearing at a Super Bowl Halftime press conference today in New Orleans, Beyonce belted out a rousing, live rendition of […]

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Hadiya Pendleton, the 15-year-old Chicago teen who was gunned down in South Side Chicago’s Harsh park on Tuesday afternoon after school, appeared in a 2008 anti-gang PSA when she was in the 6th grade. As we previously reported, Hadiya performed at the Inauguration of President Obama just over one week ago. The president has not […]

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The out-of-control gun violence that has gripped Chicago hit especially close to home for President Obama. A 15-year-old girl who performed at some of President Obama’s recent inauguration events has been shot and killed in South Side Chicago. Hadiya Pendleton was shot in the back in a Chicago park after school Tuesday and died at […]

President Obama addressed the attendees at his first ball of the night, the Commander-in-Chief’s Ball, then shared a dance with his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama. The couple was serenaded by a Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” sung by Grammy winner and fellow Chicagoan Jennifer Hudson. The couple also let two military service-people cut in […]

President Barack Obama was sworn in to his second-term today and among the many celebrities on hand to celebrate and participate was Beyonce Knowles. Watch her sing “The Star Spangled Banner” at the conclusion of the ceremonies. Get full Presidential Inauguration coverage at our sister site NewsOne.com. RELATED: Beyonce to Sing National Anthem at President […]

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Beyonce is already set to perform at the halftime show for this year’s Super Bowl, and now comes word she’ll also be singing the National Anthem at President Obama’s inauguration. The event will take place January 21 at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. The inauguration takes on a special significance because it happens […]

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As part of the festivities for the historic second inauguration of President Barack Obama, the 2013 Second Chances Gospel Concert and Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Washington, DC. The event will feature DC’s own veteran psalmist “The Minister John Butler,” gospel artists from the Capitol area and […]