Posts Tagged ‘President Barack Obama’
Waka Flocka roasted for suggesting he prefers current POTUS over Obama
President Barack Obama spoke last night, Oct. 20 and tore into the current POTUS for his inability to handle the global pandemic that is ravaging the globe, among other things.…
Read MoreBarack Obama rips White House’s response to COVID-19 as ‘chaotic disaster’
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has, for the most part, remained out of the public eye during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a recent audio clip revealed that Obama has an…
Read MoreAtlanta student Macire Aribot details what it takes to get an internship in DC
Macire Aribot is a native Atlantan and who is passionate about policy advocacy and poverty reduction. The Mercer University senior is on track to graduate in May 2020 with bachelor’s…
Read MoreBarack Obama shows democratic support as he campaigns in Detroit
Barack Obama made a stop on the Democratic campaign trail to encourage the people of Detroit to get out and vote on November 6 for the state’s Democratic candidates. The…
Read MoreObama adviser Valerie Jarrett will deliver Spelman’s commencement address
Valerie Jarrett, adviser to the Obama administration and civic leader, will address more than 490 graduates of the Spelman College class of 2017 and their families at the college’s 130th…
Read MoreFrank Ocean criticizes Trump inauguration
As arguably pop music’s biggest introvert and hermit, Frank Ocean usually doesn’t make it a point to share his opinion on world events with the public, choosing only to make…
Read MoreSaying farewell: My Obama journey story
Last night, I was in the room at McCormick Place in Chicago with thousands of others as we said farewell to our president. Like Oprah’s “aha” moment, those who have…
Read MoreGoodbye President Obama: His entire farewell address (ICYMI)
President Barack Obama delivered his farewell address in Chicago at McCormick Place on Tuesday, Jan 10, 2017 at 8 p.m. CST / 9 p.m. EST. Here’s the complete transcript. OBAMA: Hello…
Read More10 Dr. Martin Luther King quotes to reflect on during presidential transition
America has experienced great progress both domestically and globally during President Barack Obama’s eight-year tenure in the White House. Under his leadership, citizens have witnessed the passing of health care reform, employment opportunities…
Read MoreStep inside the Obamas’ $5.3M DC mansion
On Jan. 20, President Barack Obama and his family are leaving the White House and moving into an 8,200 square-foot home in Washington, D.C., just two miles away. The 5.3…
Read MoreWhy President Obama used 10 pens to sign bill for cancer research, drug abuse
President Barack Obama sat down today and signed the “Moonshot” cancer and opioid bill today, Dec. 13, 2016. It’s one of the last pieces of legislation to be signed into…
Read MoreFaith leaders urge President Barack Obama: ‘Do the right thing’
Clergy and immigrant justice advocates with the PICO National Network, a collection of 45 groups in 150 U.S. cities and towns committed to changing the world through faith, joined a…
Read MorePresident Barack Obama’s reassuring post-election speech for all Americans
This nation is blessed to have such an amazing and gracious 44th President. In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory, President Barack Obama called Donald Trump, President-Elect early Wednesday morning,…
Read MoreReal estate expert Sheila Dantzler tells young women to ‘Speak up, take risks’
What inspires you to go to work every day? My parents and my daughter. My parents came to the U.S. as immigrants from Uganda. They both worked very hard to raise my…
Read MoreBarack Obama expected to push for transgender bathroom access rights
It seems like the entire nation has been talking nonstop for weeks about the controversy surrounding new laws and regulations that either support equal bathroom access rights for transgender citizens or…
Read MorePresident Obama makes hilarious video about his plans after he leaves office
In a White House video, President Barack Obama hilariously shares his plans for life after the presidency. We’ll miss you, President Obama!
Read MoreLarry Wilmore calls Obama ‘My n—a’ at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Comedy Central’s Larry Wilmore was the White House Correspondents’ Dinner host. While he basically maintained the same humor seen on ‘The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore,’ many of the jokes…
Read MoreObama out: President roasts Trump at final White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Obama took a number of pointed jabs at presidential hopeful Donald Trump, during his final White House Corespondents’ Dinner speech. After pretending to conclude his eighth and final White House…
Read MoreHouston rapper receives Volunteer Service Award from President Obama
One big-hearted rapper has been honored by the president for his volunteer work in his Houston community. Lil Keke, whose real name is Marcus Edward, received a the President’s Volunteer…
Read MoreBrainiacs: 10 scholars who are celebrity offspring
Nothing makes a parent prouder than to see their child overcome a great obstacle. One of those moments is best captured when witnessing a child succeed in academia. While many…
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