From politics to journalism — Former White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers will now work as a consultant to Johnson Publishing, a Chicago-based company and the world’s largest African-American owned and operated publishing company. Back in her home town of Chicago, Desiree will “assist with corporate strategy,” says Wendy Parks, a spokeswoman for the publisher Continue Reading
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May 24th, 2010Spotted: Desiree Rogers Still in the District
Former White House social secretary Desiree Rogers was spotted outside the spa at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown. Rogers lives in Georgetown in the same building as Valerie Jarrett.
March 29th, 2010Spotted: Donna Brazile Getting Floral
Sources say that media figure head Donna Brazile was out buying white and purple flowers on the Hill for a friends garden. She was also spotted dining with former Social Secretary Desirée Rogers for three hours (now you know they must have been talking about something good) at Oceanaire last Wednesday.
March 14th, 2010Did the White House Hate on Desiree Rogers?
Since her unfortunate departure, Desiree Rogers isn’t coming out to tell her story publicly…but her friends are. The New York Times has new details on Rogers‘ demise in the White House and it’s clear — somebody was hating on Desiree. The White House eventually clamped down on her public profile. … When Michelle Obama learned Continue Reading
March 9th, 2010Spotted: Kerry Washington and Desiree Rogers at White House Women’s Day Celebration
Yesterday was International Women’s Day and the White House celebrated by welcoming talented women into the White House hallways. Actress Kerry Washington, Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, who spoke at the event and American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee were some of the few faces on the program. Also spotted in the crowd was outgoing Continue Reading
March 1st, 2010Former Social Secretary Desiree Rogers Sets the Record Straight
Desiree Rogers is sick of the media telling the wrong story. Finally able to defend herself, Rogers tells the Times-Picayune on Sunday, that she wants to “get the record straight.” According to Rogers, her office did follow White House protocol and that she was not informed by Secret Service that three uninvited guests, Tareq and Continue Reading
March 1st, 2010AASU Conference Kick-Off Party “Defining Our Moment”
The Harvard AASU (African American Student Union) Conference kicks off at the Westin Boston Waterfront (425 Summer St) this Friday, March 5th Music by DJ Kkess Tickets are $15 pre-sale here!! They will be $20 at the door Here you can also purchase tickets for the conference which features the key note address of former White House Continue Reading
February 28th, 2010Fundraiser Julianna Smoot to Replace Desiree Rogers
Really? Undoubtedly, former White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers, who was the first African-American woman in the role, helped create ‘the people’s’ White House, making that white mansion more inclusive in almost a decade. With more Washingtonians being ushered into the vast hallways, more on-site student visits and more culture, I’d hate to see all Continue Reading
February 26th, 2010Social Secretary Desiree Rogers to Step Down Because of Salahi Fumble
The Washington Post is reporting that Social Secretary Desiree Rogers, who has been at her post for only a year, will be stepping down later this month. She recently released this statement to the Chicago Sun-Times: “As we turn the corner on the first year, this is a good time for me to explore opportunities Continue Reading
February 22nd, 201038th Annual H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference
The Harvard Business School presents the 38th Annual H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference: Defining Our Moment, Capitalizing on Uncertainty March 5 – 7th at the Westin Boston Waterfront (425 Summer St) Speakers to include: Desiree Rogers Special Assistant to President Barack Obama and White House Social Secretary Argelia Rodriguez President & CEO, DC Collage Access Program Continue Reading
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