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March 11, 2016

Sasha and Malia Obama make elegant debut at state dinner

Sasha and Malia Obama have grown up in the spotlight before our eyes and on Thursday night, they attended their first state
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…
February 25, 2016

Last night’s episode of ‘Black-ish’ should be watched by every American

'Black-ish' is not 'The Cosby Show' - it's the show that the black community needs right now....
February 23, 2016

106-year-old Virginia McLaurin watches her viral video with the Obamas: “I can die smiling now”

WASHINGTON (AP) — At 106 years old, she’s seen more than a dozen presidents come and go, but Virginia McLaurin
February 19, 2016

President Obama’s Black History Month joke kills at White House event

President Barack Obama and the first lady Michelle Obama hosted a reception in honor of Black History Month Thursday...
February 16, 2016

White House sends ‘shout out’ to Kendrick Lamar after Grammy performance

Monday evening, Grammy host LL Cool J declared on the red carpet that it was going to be Kendrick Lamar's…
February 10, 2016

White House: Economy is improving for African-Americans, but more work is needed

The U.S. economy is improving, and African-Americans have made inroads since the Great Recession, but there is more work to be
February 8, 2016

White House hosts event celebrating black women and dance

"Honey, things are heating up at the White House!" That's how Debbie Allen described Monday's Black History Month event, which…
January 18, 2016

Wale is the first rapper to ever open a State of the Union address

On Tuesday, Wale made history as the first rapper to open a State of the Union address.
January 11, 2016

White House reveals Obama met with Kendrick Lamar in Oval Office

Kendrick Lamar had a big year in 2015, and one of the biggest moment was probably his visit to the…
January 8, 2016

President Obama rips 'conspiracy' he wants to take away guns

FAIRFAX, Virginia (AP) — President Barack Obama tore into the nation's largest gun lobby on Thursday ...
January 6, 2016

Deaf, blind White House honoree learns to surf in inspiring new video

Haben Girma had already made history when she became the first deaf-blind graduate of Harvard Law School and was later…
January 3, 2016

President Obama's official photog shares amazing pictures from the White House in 2015

White House photographer Pete Souza has been photographing President Barack Obama throughout his administration, and when it comes to picking…
December 23, 2015

Secret Service agent's gun stolen from car in downtown DC

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police say a Secret Service agent had his gun, portable radio and badge stolen from his personal…
December 20, 2015

President Obama signs off year-end press conference: I’ve gotta get to ‘Star Wars’

The Star Wars excitement has reached even the White House this week, with Stormtroopers and tiny droids roaming through the…
November 27, 2015

White House undergoes holiday lockdown after man jumps fence

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man draped in an American flag climbed over the fence at the White House on Thursday,…
November 20, 2015

First deaf-blind Harvard Law School graduate met with Obama

Haben Girma is the first deaf-blind student to graduate from Harvard Law School ...
November 13, 2015

#YesSheCan: White House announces $100 million initiative to support women, girls of color

What are the challenges facing women and girls of color? In an unprecedented move, the Obama White House is holding…
October 31, 2015

Popemobile steals the show at Obama's White House Halloween

WASHINGTON (AP) — A toddler dressed like the pope and pushed along in a popemobile got the top prize at…
October 27, 2015

Obama showcases diversity in music at White House with R&B, soul and jazz performances

WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether belting out lyrics to Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," leading a mournful congregation through "Amazing Grace,"…