Michelle Obama Calls Harlem "Quintessentially American"

(AP) - Extolling the virtues of Harlem's rich cultural history, Michelle Obama hosted a luncheon for the spouses of foreign dignitaries Tuesday in the historic New York City neighborhood she described as "quintessentially American."

The first lady spoke to about 50 spouses of chiefs of state and heads of government who are attending the UN General Assembly. The group toured The Studio Museum in Harlem, which was founded in 1968 by artists and civic and community leaders to provide space for modern and contemporary black art.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Joins President Obama In His Call To Save Young African American Boys

Sigma Beta club members with Rap Thomas and Carter Wolmack
at Phi Beta Club Conclave in Philadelphia.
(PRNewsFoto/Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.)

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., through its Sigma Beta Clubs, has been at the forefront of providing mentorship and leadership development to primarily, but not exclusively, African American young men between the ages of 8-18 years old. President Barack Obama's recent statement, "And for us to be able to gather together business leaders and local elected officials and clergy and celebrities and athletes, and figure out how are we doing a better job helping young African American men feel that they're a full part of this society and that they've got pathways and avenues to succeed," made during his July 19, 2013 White House Briefing regarding the Trayvon Martin killing, sparked Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. to rally its stakeholders and join President Obama in his quest to help young African American boys.

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BLACK ENTERPRISE's Interview With President Barack Obama

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This November American voters will head to the polls to decide whether to give President Barack Obama a second term. The upcoming election will communicate whether the electorate believes his continued occupancy of The White House will fulfill his promise of sustained economic growth and shared prosperity. BLACK ENTERPRISE recently gained the opportunity to interview and photograph President Obama for the first time in the Oval Office. In the exclusive Q&A, which comprises the magazine's August cover feature and is available online now, the President sits down with SVP/Editor-in-Chief Derek T. Dingle to specifically address issues of concern to the black business community.