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Presidential Inauguration

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama (4R) is applauded by (L-R) Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker Rep. John Boehner (R-OH), House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) and House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) after signing a proclamation to commemorate the inauguration, entitled a National Day of Hope and Resolve, directly after swearing-in ceremonies in the U.S Capitol on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama was ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images)

Obama officially signs Cabinet nominations

Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - Minutes after his inauguration speech Monday, President Barack Obama signed documents officially submitting top administration nominations to the Senate...
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President Barack Obama (L) and first lady Michelle Obama walk the route as the presidential inaugural parade winds through the nation's capital January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

2nd Obama inauguration highlights

theGrio
SLIDESHOW - Celebrities and high profile political figures join the thousands of average Americans as they gather to witness President Barack Obama's presidential inauguration ceremony...
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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) greets House Speaker Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (C) as he arrives at the senate carriage entrance for swearing-in ceremonies at the U.S Capitol on January 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Barack Obama will be ceremonially sworn in for his second term today. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images)

Obama, Biden receive gifts from GOP lawmakers

Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders have given President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden gifts, including flags that flew over the Capitol…

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Singer Lupe Fiasco performs at the Hollywood Palladium on October 17, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Lupe Fiasco bashes Obama, escorted off stage at inaugural concert

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Lupe Fiasco was escorted off the stage by security in Washington, D.C. on Sunday after insulting President Barack Obama and performing a 30-minute antiwar song during an inauguration themed show...
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Souvenir vendor holds a tee-shirt as preparations continue for the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Presidential Inaugural Committee: Why 2013 matters

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
theGRIO REPORT - Steve Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) spoke to theGrio about why this inaugural is still important for blacks...
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Guests partake in a desert buffet at the Southern Inaugural Ball

theGrio's 2013 inaugural guide

Renita D. Young
theGRIO REPORT - We’ve done the legwork for you and provided a list of some of the most interesting happenings to choose from, separated on the following pages by day...
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Musician Stevie Wonder performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Stars line up for Obama's inaugural

Nedra Pickler, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is drawing an A-list of performers for his inaugural festivities, including a massive gala expected to draw more than 35,000 revelers...
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Barack H. Obama is sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts

Obama to be sworn in with MLK, Lincoln's Bibles

Alexis Garrett Stodghill
theGRIO REPORT - The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) has announced the Bibles that will be used by President Obama and Vice President Biden during their swearing-in ceremonies...
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President Barack Obama

Chicagoans gear up for Obama's inauguration

Renita D. Young
theGRIO REPORT - People are happy Obama has reclaimed his seat, but the novelty of having a Chicago-bred black president has worn off...
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