SHORT: Saying goodbye to the most diverse White House ever
The Obama administration prepares to leave office, leaving a legacy of diversity behind.
The Obama White House was the most diverse in US history. Trump appointments so far indicate that won’t continue into the next administration. That makes this week a really sad time for outgoing White House staffers who finally felt like they “belonged.”
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