Written By NewsOne Staff
Posted November 9, 2012
Rev. Al Sharpton, known for staying on the front lines and helping America confront its issues concerning race, recently was thanked by the Commander In Chief.
President Barack Obama graciously thanked the reverend for his help in getting African-Americans energized to vote in the recent election, as well as keeping people informed on other racial issues across the country.
Read more about the Sharpton’s involvement with the election and the community in The Daily Beast.
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2. Michelle and Barack tell the kids a story
3. Michelle and Barack Kiss
4. Michelle and Barack
5. First Family Portrait
6. Two Terms
7. Michelle and Barack host a State Dinner
8. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
9. The Obamas on Air Force One
10. The First Family in London
11. First Lady Michelle Obama with daughters Malia Obama and Sasha Obama
12. Sasha and Malia Obama at the 2016 State Dinner
13. Turkey Pardoning
14. Sunday Church
15. Gobble, Gobble
16. Malia Obama, the First Daughter
17. Barack Obama and his daughter Malia Obama
18. A Family Affair
19. Flashback To The Old Days
20. Happy Birthday!
21. Candidly Awesome
22. Historic First Family
23. Ice Cream Treat
24. TV Time
25. Always Giving Back
26. A Christmas Story
27. Hawaii Trip!
28. Obama Loves Team USA & His Wife
29. Malia and Sasha Obama
30. Michelle Plays on a Bike
31. Obama Loves Team USA, His Wife & Malia
32. Reading Time
33. Family Support
34. The Sister Selfie
35. Supporting Mom
36. Giving Back On MLK Day
37. Obamas Give Back To The Community
38. Always Supporting Small Businesses
39. Obama Swagger
40. Laughs & Turkeys
41. Christmas With The Obamas
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