Overtures to the Obamas: Washington Post
Monday, February 9, 2009 at 8:54PM Shirley Gordon of Strands Hair Studio in Silver Spring is lobbying to do Michelle Obama's hair. Members of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church are praying that President Obama will make his spiritual home with them. D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. has invited the president to play in an upcoming tournament at a historically black golf course in his district.
In a town where networking has been developed to a fine art, black Washington is clamoring for the Obamas. The election of the first black president is seen by many African Americans as their chance to finally sit at the table. And they want the seat right next to the Obamas. more
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