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November 25, 2016

Bank employee terminated over comments about Obama family

A Regions Bank employee was labeled the "Racist of the Week" by social media after posting on Facebook about President…
November 25, 2016

Merrick Garland in a select group: unsuccessful high-court nominees

WASHINGTON (AP) — Judge Merrick Garland will soon put on his black judicial robe for the first time in months.…
November 24, 2016

President Obama brings nephews to final Thanksgiving turkey pardon and it’s great (WATCH)

President Obama gave his final national Thanksgiving turkey pardon on Wednesday with two new special guests by his side. Usually
November 23, 2016

President Obama teases Michael Jordan about “Crying Jordan” meme

Michael Jordan’s face became an internet sensation when he birthed the “Crying Jordan” meme with his emotional reaction to receiving
November 23, 2016

President Obama honors American heroes, icons in final Medal of Freedom ceremony

"This is particularly impressive class." President Obama's opening line from his final Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony Tuesday turned out…
November 21, 2016

Obama: I’ll push back against Trump if needed to defend US ideals

Barack Obama he doesn't intend to be his successor's constant critic, but reserved the right to speak out if Donald…
November 19, 2016

Let’s not forget: President Obama has been continually disrespected since his election in ’08

After one of the most divisive elections in American history, some are calling for unity around President-Elect Donald Trump. Trump’s senior
November 16, 2016

BET threw President Obama the most epic block party

On Tuesday, BET threw President Barack Obama the most epic block party in the form of its television special "Love…
November 16, 2016

Public interest in Obamacare surges amid Trump threat to repeal

Public interest, as well as public fears, has been soaring in Obamacare over concerns that Trump and the Republican party…
November 16, 2016

White trolls infiltrate celebratory #ThankYouObama because…racism.

As Black Twitter shared their love for the Obamas and their historic legacy in the White House, white trolls took…
November 15, 2016

Can loophole allow Obama to appoint Supreme Court justice?

While the Senate has refused to consider President Obama's appointment of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, there might just…
November 15, 2016

After questioning his citizenship, Trump now needs Obama’s help

Donald Trump plans to spend more time with President Barack Obama so he can learn how to be president.
November 14, 2016

Meet the Spelman grads who are trying to throw Obama an epic sendoff

President Obama is no stranger to large crowds...
November 14, 2016

Van Jones, #cut50 urge Obama to grant more clemencies

This Monday and Tuesday, #cut50 will host a #ClemencyNow event urging President Obama to grant more clemencies during a "Hope…
November 12, 2016

Dear America: Do you really think you’ll ever do better than the Obamas?

Recently, Comedian DL Hughley remarked that, “The Obamas are who we aspire to be, the Trumps are who we are.”
November 10, 2016

Life After Obama: Will the real first black president stand up?

President Obama needs to say, loud and irrefutably, that Black Lives Matter, and fight like hell to help us get…
November 10, 2016

Trump arrives at White House for meeting with President Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump arrived at the White House Thursday for his first meeting with President Barack Obama,…
November 9, 2016

D.L Hughley: ‘Obama was what we aspire to be, Trump is who we are’

D.L. Hughley has seen what America has declared itself to be with this election, and he doesn’t like it. “That
November 9, 2016

Obama ‘proud’ of Clinton, promises peaceful transition with Trump

President Barack Obama says he could not be prouder of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
November 7, 2016

If Hillary Clinton wins she’ll have the Obamas to thank

If Hillary Clinton wins this election, it may well be because the Obamas went to bat for her.