January 18, 2009 11:59 AM
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Obamas Attend Baptist Church
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The Associated Press reports that the congregation "erupted in applause" when the Obama family walked into the church. The Obama clan, which included Barack, Michelle, Malia, Sasha, and Michelle Obama's mother Marian Robinson, sat in the second row.
The church is "is the oldest and among the most historic African American churches in the District of Columbia," according to Joshua DuBois, Mr. Obama's Director of Religious Affairs. It is known for homeless outreach and helping people with HIV/AIDS.
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Brian Montopoli Brian Montopoli is the senior political reporter at CBSNews.com.
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