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February 2, 2017

Twitter is freaking out over Barack Obama’s vacation

Barack Obama is rocking the vacation look, and Twitter is having a field day.
January 27, 2017

Trump falsely claimed two were shot during Obama’s farewell speech

The Chicago Tribune reported that there were no shootings during former President Barack Obama's farewell speech despite claims by President…
January 26, 2017

Barack Obama memoir could garner $20M advance

Esther Newberg, co-head of ICM Partners' publishing unit, believes that if former president Barack Obama puts out his memoir, he…
January 26, 2017

A feminist call to black male entertainers in a post-Obama era

Just like that, he emerged on the national scene — the one who offered hope to millions worldwide, changed what
January 25, 2017

True Story: Trump’s Promises to Black America

During his run for President, Donald Trump promised black America a “new deal” with a vision of “safe communities, great
January 25, 2017

Republican threatened to deport ‘Muslim’ Obama and family

A Republican in upstate New York has been censured after going on a racist tirade against former president Barack Obama,…
January 20, 2017

Obamas ask Americans to help shape presidential library in Chicago

After departing the White House, Barack and Michelle Obama are already working on their next project: the presidential library in…
January 20, 2017

Meagan Good says Trump is ‘still a child of God’

Meagan Good shared her thoughts on America's newly inaugurated 45th president Donald J. Trump, who she acknowledges is "a child…
January 20, 2017

President Obama in his final hours at the White House

President Barack Obama quietly closed out his presidency and prepared for life as a private citizen, as the country readied…
January 19, 2017

Obama’s legacy? Black excellence and courage under fire

Four words from rapper Young Jeezy said so much to a generation: "My president is black."...
January 19, 2017

‘Our children can become president, too’: Obama’s presidency was a dream realized

Friday marks the end of an historic and improbable presidency of Barack Hussein Obama, the first black president of the…
January 17, 2017

Seven times President Obama blew us away on the mic

He's the 'Orator in Chief'...
January 13, 2017

‘Lifelong Republican’ says he would be dead if not for Obama

During a televised town hall with House Speaker Paul Ryan, a Republican audience member thanked President Barack Obama for saving…
January 12, 2017

Tavis Smiley’s letter to President Obama: ‘You’ve always had my respect’

In a letter published by Time magazine, Tavis Smiley offered both his thanks and critique to the outgoing president.
January 11, 2017

Where was Sasha at Obama’s farewell address?

The Internet was quick to pick up on the fact that while President Barack Obama had addressed both daughters, one…
January 11, 2017

‘Yes we did’ – Obama bids farewell in nostalgic last speech

President Barack Obama bid farewell to the nation in an emotional speech that sought to comfort a country on edge…
January 10, 2017

West Virginia Teacher calls Chicago torture suspects ‘Obama’s children’

A West Virginia teacher was suspended after speculating that the Chicago suspects accused of torturing a mentally disabled teen could…
January 10, 2017

Obama rushes to overhaul police ahead of Trump inauguration

With days until Donald Trump becomes president, the current president, Barack Obama, is rushing to overhaul police in Baltimore and…
January 10, 2017

Spotify posts job title designed for President Obama

If President Barack Obama is looking for a new job after Jan. 20, Spotify has a position that seems made…
January 10, 2017

Obama to help rebuild Democratic Party post-Trump

The election of Donald Trump has definitely changed President Barack Obama's plans for when he leaves office.