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December 13, 2016

Congress pushes Obama to posthumously pardon Marcus Garvey

Eighteen members of Congress have penned a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to grant a posthumous pardon to…
December 11, 2016

Congress approves bill on Calif. drought, Flint water

WASHINGTON (AP) — With less than hour to spare, the Senate late Friday backed legislation averting a government shutdown as…
December 9, 2016

How President Obama changed my life forever

When I first met then Senator Barack Obama in 2006, he autographed a photo that said, “Michael, Dream big dreams.”…
December 9, 2016

President Obama orders review of election hacking

President Barack Obama has ordered intelligence officials to conduct a broad review on the election-season hacking that rattled the presidential…
December 9, 2016

Michelle Obama says Harvard-bound daughter ‘still a baby’

Michelle Obama seemed less willing to accept the fact that her little girl is growing up, insisting, "She's still a…
December 8, 2016

President Obama advanced LGBTQ rights more than any president in history

As a black queer man, I saw a radical future where black people who live at the intersection of lesbian,…
December 8, 2016

TheGrio.com’s ‘Obama 44’ Coverage: The final 44 days of a historic presidency

The 44th President of the United States officially has 44 days left as commander-in-chief...
December 8, 2016

Barack Obama says he ‘absolutely’ faced racism in office

Barack Obama sat down with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Wednesday and opened up about the racism he faced while in…
December 8, 2016

Repealing Obamacare without a replacement could leave 30M uninsured

WASHINGTON (AP) — Repealing President Barack Obama's health care law without a replacement risks making nearly 30 million people uninsured,…
December 5, 2016

Thanks, Obama: GoFundMe page aims to raise $100,000 for venue

The "Thanks, Obama" campaign has now launched a GoFundMe page in an effort to honor President Barack Obama during his…
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…