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Barack Obama delivers a powerful eulogy at the homegoing service for U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings on Oct. 25, 2019.

BALTIMORE – Hundreds stood in line outside of New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore hours before the scheduled 10 a.m. start of the homegoing service for U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings. By 8:30 a.m., the 3,600-seat church was filled to capacity. It was fitting for a man who touched thousands with his service as a congressman…

The spirit of Black culture can be felt when walking into the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. Images of past legends who have graced the Apollo stage such as James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and a multitude of others are featured on the walls in photos and paintings.…

Byron Fitchpatric is the senior pastor of Crosstown Church and the owner of Snapix Photography. Hailing from Memphis, Tenessee, he relocated to Des Moines, Iowa, due to an intervention by his aunt and grandmother to get him out of Memphis where he was living a destructive life. Through a series of events, God got his…

As chief engagement officer, Mike Strautmanis oversees community affairs and strategic partnerships for the Obama Foundation. He served in the Obama White House for four years as chief of staff to Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett in the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs. Rolling out had the opportunity to speak with Strautmanis. Name two…

Barack Obama is getting a long street named after him in the nation’s second-largest city. The 44th president of the United States has been informed that the Los Angeles City Council voted to change the name of Rodeo Road to Obama Boulevard. After the vote was certified and confirmed, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti made the…

One of the major keys to success is surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who are on the same path. You can start forming your circle of individuals by attending the best networking events there are for Black professionals who seek the same relationships. Here are the conferences you should mark on your calendar for…

The National Portrait painting of Michelle Obama debuted in February. The former first lady of the United States of America discussed during her speech just how inspiring the art is to girls of color nationwide. “I’m also thinking about all of the young people, particularly girls and girls of color, who, in years ahead, will…

February is Black History Month. All month long, we are showcasing Black excellence from both men and women. These are leaders who are diligently working every day to make our communities great. Meet Kevin Bailey, the true definition of a quintessential Renaissance man who prides himself on family values and community service. Hailing from the…

Yasmin Salina Rana is a graduate of Alabama State University, where she received her B.A. in mass communications. Rana dedicated six years serving the Obama administration at both the White House and the Department of Homeland Security. During her tenure, she has served as a key point person in the Office of Management and Administration…

The state of Illinois has voted to recognize former President Barack Obama with a state holiday. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed “Barack Obama Day” into law on Friday, NBC Chicago reports. The newest state holiday will be celebrated across Illinois on Aug. 4 (Obama’s birthday) every year, starting in 2018. The holiday will be “observed…

Malia Obama took a moment to celebrate with friends at the 2017 Lollapallooza in Chicago. The 19-year-old daughter of Barack and Michele Obama witnessed acts such as Chance The Rapper, The Killers and she even took a photo with rapper Anime. However, Malia’s festival fun went viral after someone captured her dancing on video. On the…

Former President Barack Obama may have let the cat out of the bag when he congratulated Jay Z for a prestigious distinction recently. Obama recorded a video message lauding his friend Hov for being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. However, during the message, he may have broken major baby news when he said Jay was…

No politician or police is safe from the verbal tongue lashing of this “preschool teacher” in Seattle who went on an f-bomb tirade against the White House and capitalism, who sported a Black Lives Matter shirt. She was turnt up saying: “F*** white supremacy, f*** the U.S. empire, f*** your imperialist ass lives. That s**t gotta…

Inauguration day for the 45th President of the United States has taken on new meaning for nearly 14 million fans on Twitter. President Barack Obama is moving from @POTUS to @POTUS44. President-elect Donald J. Trump will take over the account once he is sworn in. Obama’s tweets will be archived. @POTUS has been Obama’s Twitter…

Celebrities took a moment to share their thoughts on President Barack Obama’s historic speech in Chicago. Edit: Asia Comans

President Obama delivered his farewell address in Chicago. A number of politicians, dignitaries, journalists and entertainers were in attendance, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., CNN’s Anderson Cooper, NBC’s Lester Holt, and actors Jussie Smollett and Chris Tucker. Eddy Vedder, the Chicago’s Children’s Choir and BJ the Chicago Kid performed. Photo…

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 volunteered or worked in some capacity with President Obama’s political campaigns over the years have their own Obama journey story. For me, I’ve had the…

“We will forever be grateful to you and your family, the graceful intelligent compassionate first lady, Mrs. Obama, as well as your beautiful daughters Sasha and Malia for their collective sacrifices for US,” rapper and actor Tip Harris, better known as T. I. writes in an open letter to President Barack Obama that can be…