While we still mourn the passing of an icon in John Singleton, many have expressed their condolences and honor his tribute to the culture. Former President Barack Obama was one of many fans and celebrities to offer his condolences on social media and remember Singleton’s tremendous legacy and contributions to film. Singleton’s contributions to film undoubtedly opened the […]
The Golden State Warriors are on a roll, having won their last nine games after Thursday’s win over the Washington Wizards. Stephen Curry is still shooting the lights out. DeMarcus Cousins is fitting in with his new teammates. Adding to the good vibes, the Warriors met up with an old friend, President Barack Obama during their […]
First Lady Melania Trump ripped off a 2014 Obama-era publication for her anti-cyberbullying campaign. Trump launched the “Be Best” initiative to focus on children’s health, well-being, their activity online, and opioid addiction. She released a 27-page document outlining her plans with the Federal Trade Commission about keeping children safe online. Trump gets an E for effort, […]
Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama sent a letter of encouragement to the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Florida a couple of weeks after the school’s deadly mass shooting on February 14th. The couple wrote a heartfelt letter to the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who survived […]
Words by Roman White Cannabis pioneer and one fifth of the rap group Cypress Hill, B-Real, said he wants to get Former President Barack Obama high. In an interview with MSNBC’s Jacob Soboroff, the Los Angeles based MC spoke about the legalization of recreational marijuana in California which went into effect on January 1st. California […]
Barack and Michelle Obama continue to capture the hearts of many, especially when it comes to sharing their love story. On Tuesday, the couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by sending sweet messages to each other, which truly melted the hearts of the internet. The Obamas, who met in 1989, said “I do” at Chicago’s […]
Former US president Barack Obama offered his successor accolades and advice in a private letter that underscored some of his concerns before he left office in January. In the letter, published yesterday by CNN, Mr Obama praised President Donald Trump, saying: “Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all […]
During the free concert last night following the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago, which featured guest appearances from Jeremih and Future, President Barack Obama congratulated his hometown rap favorite Chance The Rapper for being the grand marshal of the parade. Even though the message was pre-recorded, it was just as effective as a surprise to […]
BY JESSE JACKSON The final days of the Obama presidency are upon us. His popularity is rising with the economy, and with the increasingly stark contrasts to his successor. It is worth being clear about the legacy that he leaves behind. Obama came to office facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. The […]
Believe it or not, President Barack Obama is a Hip Hop fan. By now, we’ve all seen First Lady Michelle Obama rapping with Missy Elliott on The Late, Late Show with James Corden, but now we have a clip of the President of the United States listening to Eminem‘s “Lose Yourself” before taking stage at […]
In what has always been a longstanding annual tradition, championship teams in professional and college sports are treated with a trip to the White House and get to rub shoulders with the president. Winners of Super Bowl 50, the Denver Broncos made their visit recently and President Barack Obama had the jokes on deck, as […]
Larry Wilmore’s monologue during this past weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner still has everyone talking. Aside from his litany of jokes where he hilariously made some members of the audience very uncomfortable, he capped things off by telling President Obama “Yo Barry, you did it ma n*gga,” and then gave him a dap. Many folks […]
For the past 18 months, talks between the United States and Cuba have gotten more amicable, which is a far cry from the animosity of the past 50 years. In early 2015, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie went on record, asking that Assata Shakur be extradited to the U.S. after she fled to Cuba in […]
Daughter of President Barack Obama, Malia Obama showed she could teach her dad a thing or two during their historic visit to Cuba. The eldest daughter of two, Malia showed off her Spanish speaking skills as she acted as a translator for the President earlier this week [Monday, March 21]. This smile-worthy moment between the […]
President Barack Obama’s trip to Cuba this week already has quite a bit of historical significance, but today, the MLB’s Tampa Bay Rays took on the Cuban National Team in Havana, defeating them 4-1 in the exhibition game. Obama and Cuban president Raul Castro sat side by side behind home plate to watch the game […]
On Monday (March 21), President Barack Obama made a very historic visit to Cuba, which is sure to spark much conversation heading to the election season in the coming months. Associated with the trip, the music world gained a very interesting piece of information as Spotify’s CEO Daniel Ek replied to a tweet documenting President […]
President Barack Obama‘s continued efforts to better the relationship between Cuba and the United States find him in Cuba today, making history as the first sitting U.S. president since Calvin Coolidge made the trip in 1928. Just over an hour ago, Air Force One touched down in Havana, Cuba, with POTUS, Michelle Obama, their two daughters […]
The first Black American President, Barack Obama, and the first Black principle dancer at the American Ballet Theater, Misty Copeland, sat down with TIME last month (February 29) for an in-depth conversation about race and body image. The interview began with a list of the pair’s similarities, as they both came from single parent households […]
First Lady Michelle Obama pulled no punches in her latest interview, joking that President Barack Obama was a “bum” in high school. First Lady @MichelleObama participates in a discussion in support of the #ReachHigher initiative, with the hosts of #TheReal television show in the State Dining Room of the @WhiteHouse. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) A photo posted by […]
National Rifle Association board member and aged rocker Ted Nugent is calling for President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to be charged with treason and hanged for the government’s lack of response to the terrorist attack in Libya that killed four Americans. In a Facebook post on his public page, Nugent says, “..our unholy rotten soulless criminal America destroying government killed 4 Americans in Banghazi. What […]