Advocates for civil and human rights march in Washington D.C. (photography by Getty Images) “We must not approach the observance and enforcement of this law in a vengeful spirit. Its purpose is not to punish. Its purpose is not to divide, but to end divisions--divisions which have all lasted too long. Its purpose is national, not regional. Its purpose is to promote a more abiding commitment to freedom, a more constant pursuit of justice, and a deeper respect for human dignity.”–President Lyndon B. Johnson (Remarks upon Signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964) Because so many social and political turning points took place in the United States during the 1960s, the country in recent years has observed a number of important historical milestones and continues to do so in 2014. One such milestone is the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 . The act became a law July 2, 1964, making the official anniversary date July 2, 2014. Awareness of that date is particularly

President Barack Obama on cover of Rolling Stone Magazine. Barack Obama rarely speaks of would-be political opponents as enemies but rather as representatives of specific interpretations of Americans’ shared human condition. Speaking with Jann S. Werner in the October 15 edition of Rolling Stone magazine, he pointed this out about his most vigorous critics... For more please click link: Obama, the Tea Party, and the art of political persuasions (part 3): Reality Gap - National African-American Art | Examiner.com

First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama The racial aspect of the Tea Party movement––despite African-American and biracial Tea Partiers who tote signs that advertise their opposition to Obama–– has proven particularly disturbing for many people. Members have defended themselves many times over against charges of racism and claim that Democrats are simply “playing the race card” in order to avoid confronting the real issues. For more please click the following link: Obama, the Tea Party, and the art of political persuasions (part 2): Signs - National African-American Art | Examiner.com

Obama, the Tea Party, and the art of political persuasions (series part 1): Cool - National African-American Art | Examiner.com