Barack Obama

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March 11, 2011

Slideshow: Staying power of black celebrity couples

SLIDESHOW - These relationships often appear glamorous and effortless, but only time will tell if the foundation of these couples…
March 10, 2011

Obama: Bullying should not be inevitable, accepted

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president and first lady Michelle Obama convened a conference on preventing bullying Thursday...
March 9, 2011

Obama to host basketball party at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is meeting Wednesday with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton before hosting a White…
March 9, 2011

Is 'racial resentment' behind health reform backlash?

OPINION - An interesting study was released suggesting that white opposition to heath care may be racially motivated...
March 8, 2011

Lupe Fiasco's lyrical precision is right on target

REVIEW - If 'Lasers' were delayed once again there would be some disaster coverage on Lupe's favorite news channel...
March 4, 2011

Obama on unemployment rate: 'That's progress'

MIAMI (AP) - Obama says the latest numbers show that the economy has added 1.5 million private-sector jobs in the…
March 4, 2011

Limbaugh: 'How many people really think of Obama as black?'

Limbaugh's comments came as he leafed through a new book by U.S. News and World Report writer Kenneth Walsh about…
March 4, 2011

12 reasons Obama will win in 2012

Though November 2012 is light years away in political time, as Team Obama regroups in Chicago, they should be optimistic…
March 2, 2011

Huckabee has to back off 'birther'-like remarks

VIDEO - The former governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee, is in some hot water after suggesting that the president grew…
March 2, 2011

Barbour says Obama cheers for higher gas prices

WASHINGTON (AP) - Barbour cited 2008 comments from Steven Chu, now President Barack Obama's energy secretary...
March 1, 2011

Farrakhan backs Gadhafi, issues Obama a warning

CLUTCH - Despite losing the support of most of his country's people and the world at large, Minister Louis Farrakhan…
March 1, 2011

Black conservative attack dogs hound Obama

OPINION - Herman Cain has burnished his credentials as the perfect foil to Obama, and the answer to those who…
February 25, 2011

GOP rep condemns ‘shoot Obama’ question

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Paul Broun, a conservative who has harshly criticized the president, confirmed that at a town hall…
February 25, 2011

GOP rep asked at town hall: ‘Who is going to shoot Obama?’

However, rather than confronting the questioner or condemning the question, Broun instead acknowledged "frustration" with Obama...
February 25, 2011

Motown’s blueprint for pop excellence is still unbeaten

OPINION - Berry Gordy understood that the singing ability and stage presence of his artist was only one piece of…
February 24, 2011

John Legend channels Motown at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - An impressive lineup of stars including John Legend, Jamie Foxx and Smokey Robinson will headline a Thursday…
February 24, 2011

Can Obama’s gay rights agenda cure black homophobia?

OPINION - Obama's record on gay rights, though imperfect, has been the most progressive and exemplary of any of his…
February 23, 2011

Gov’t drops defense of anti-gay marriage law

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a major policy reversal, the Obama administration said that it will no longer defend the constitutionality…
February 23, 2011

Will Jack Johnson be pardoned on Obama’s watch?

OPINION - Obama is under an intense racial microscope, and any misstep, real, or invented, will bring instant howls as…
February 22, 2011

Backers take another swing at Jack Johnson pardon

WASHINGTON (AP) - New York Rep. Peter King and Arizona Sen. John McCain, both Republicans, plan to reintroduce a congressional…