From The Washington Post July 26, 2019 Clarence J. Fluker, C. Kinder, Jesse Moore, Khalilah M. Harris Obama Foundation Scholars Director and Former Special Assistant to the National Security Council Jamia JowersObama Foundation Scholars Director Jamia Jowers, who served as special assistant of the National Security Council during the tenure of President Barack Obama, was featured in The Washington Post alongside 148 other African-Americans who served in the Obama administration who co-signed an op-ed strongly criticizing the rhetoric and policies of President Trump, from Trump's promotion of "birtherism" to comments and policies in the present day. "Witnessing racism surge in our country, both during and after Obama’s service and ours, has been a shattering reality, to say the least," they write. "But it has also provided jet-fuel for our activism, especially in moments such as these." Full coverage available at The Washington Post. Upcoming Events More events Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 30, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., May 01, 2024 | 12:00 PM Campus Visit Wed., May 01, 2024 | 12:20 PM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60487 United States
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