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March 23, 2016

When it comes to subtly shading President Obama, Bill Clinton just can't help himself

Earlier this week, while speaking at a Hillary Clinton campaign rally in Washington state, former President Bill Clinton asserted that…
March 23, 2016

When it comes to subtly shading President Obama, Bill Clinton just can’t help himself

Earlier this week, while speaking at a Hillary Clinton campaign rally in Washington state, former President Bill Clinton asserted that…
March 22, 2016

Bill Clinton blasts the "awful past 8 years" but later says he wasn't referring to Obama

On Monday, when former president Bill Clinton slammed the “awful legacy of the last eight years,” Republicans were quick to say
March 22, 2016

Bill Clinton blasts the “awful past 8 years” but later says he wasn’t referring to Obama

On Monday, when former president Bill Clinton slammed the “awful legacy of the last eight years,” Republicans were quick to say
March 21, 2016

For Afro-Cubans President Obama is a source of pride and inspiration

HAVANA (AP) — Yolanda Mauri’s ancestors almost certainly came to Cuba in chains, laboring as slaves on an island of
March 21, 2016

President Obama set to meet with Cuban president Raul Castro in Havana

HAVANA (AP) — Brushing past profound differences, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro will sit down Monday at
March 20, 2016

Obama to nominate first woman to head US combatant command

President Barack Obama will be nominating the first woman to head the United States combatant command, if her nomination is…
March 16, 2016

President Obama nominates Judge Merrick Garland to Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Wednesday he would nominate appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court,…
March 16, 2016

President Obama: ‘I’ve made my decision’ on Supreme Court nominee

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he'll announce his Supreme Court nominee in a Rose Garden ceremony on Wednesday…
March 15, 2016

‘Hamilton’ star freestyles at White House, President Obama approves

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eying the multiethnic troupe of 20-somethings rocking out in the East Room to tales of the American…
March 14, 2016

President Obama opens up about raising his daughters to be ‘strong women’

President Barack Obama is the first black president, and Misty Copeland is the first black principal dancer at the American…
March 12, 2016

Obama addresses Apple vs. FBI encryption debate during SXSW

During a speech at the South By Southwest (SXSW) conference, President Barack Obama addressed the Apple encryption debate by saying…
March 10, 2016

Michelle Obama stuns with strapless Jason Wu gown for Canada State Dinner

First lady Michelle Obama is embracing spring with the strapless floral gown she wore to Thursday's White House dinner for…
March 7, 2016

Possible Supreme Court pick championed black history museum

WASHINGTON (AP) — To remind him of some of the work done by potential Supreme Court nominee Robert L. Wilkins,…
March 5, 2016

Republican who never voted for Obama thanks POTUS for saving his life

Brent Brown never would have imagined that he would be introducing President Barack Obama at an event in Milwaukee. He…
March 2, 2016

Young Barack Obama cast in new film ‘Barry’

The film Barry, which tells the story of a young Barack Obama as a college student in New York City,…
March 2, 2016

Steve Harvey endorses Hillary Clinton

On Tuesday, Steve Harvey announced his endorsement for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, saying that she would be the best…
February 29, 2016

The 25 Most Influential Black American Leaders of All Time

SLIDESHOW - Regardless of who tops the list or gets overlooked, the overall point is that it's time for us…
February 28, 2016

President Obama launches ‘take your child to the lab’ week

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is launching a version of “take your child to work day” that’s focused on
February 25, 2016

President Obama bans US imports of slave-produced goods

Federal officials are preparing to enforce an 86-year-old ban on importing goods made by children or slaves under new provisions…