Obama 44

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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 17, 2017

Seven times President Obama blew us away on the mic

He's the 'Orator in Chief'...
January 9, 2017

President Obama gave hip-hop a home at the White House

When Barack Obama was elected back in 2008, it finally felt like we as African-Americans had a seat at the…
January 8, 2017

Let’s Move! a lasting legacy for Michelle Obama

Obama's Lets Move! campaign has arguably already made a significant impact - focusing on raising a healthier generation of kids…
January 3, 2017

President Obama’s memorable, yet mixed legacy on race

As the first person of color to capture the White House in the 240-year history of the United States of…
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 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...