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via FirstLadyB: Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama paid tribute to former First Lady Barbara Bush. President Obama took to his Twitter account to share a statement on behalf of him and First Lady Michelle Obama. “Barbara Bush was the rock of a family dedicated to public service, and our thoughts and prayers are with […]

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via BlackDoctor: First Lady Michelle Obama announced the release of her memoir “Becoming” and I couldn’t be more excited. Yes, I said First Lady and not former because she is STILL my First Lady. Aunty Michelle has affectionately earned her title in almost every Black American household across these here United States. This love is even more […]

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Mavis Staples took her place alongside actor Al Pacino, the rock band the Eagles, Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, and singer-songwriter James Taylor Sunday (Dec. 4) at the 39th Kennedy Center Honors. According to Variety, the honorees were introduced one-by-one at the outset as they entered the presidential box, followed by President Obama and first lady […]

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The longest, loudest standing ovation of the Kennedy Center Honors gala wasn’t reserved for Al Pacino, Mavis Staples or the Eagles. Instead, it went to the man sitting to their left, attending his eighth and most likely his last honors presentation: President Barack Obama. While politics were absent from the tributes to the performers who […]

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Here are some of First Lady Michelle Obama‘s best looks over the years at President Barack Obama‘s State of the Union Address, the speech in which he maps out his goals for the year. For the president’s final address, guests from all walks of life will join the First Lady in her box, including a community college […]

In this week’s address, the President and First Lady wished Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. They celebrated the values of the season, and…

In this week’s address, the President and First Lady wished Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. They celebrated the values of the season, and…

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President Barack Obama had one unforgettable year. The president had a plethora of moments that made us laugh, cry, and more in 2015. With monumental trips to India, Germany, and Jamaica – among many more – Obama helped the world procure a better view of his policies, while his engagement on social media pushed awareness […]

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    President Barack Obama will deliver the eulogy for South Carolina State Senator Clementa Pinckney, one of nine killed in the June 17 shooting at Charleston’s Emanuel African MethodistEpiscopal Church,  where he also served as pastor. Vice President Joe Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama will also be in attendance, as friends, family and […]

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President Obama will eulogize Rev. Clementa Pinckney and eight other worshipers who were killed last week during a Bible study at an African-American church in Charleston. First lady Michelle Obama will also attend Friday’s service, as will Vice President Biden and his wife, Jill…..”NOTE- SERVICE WILL START AT 10am EST” “The focus of the President’s […]

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Not only is Michelle Obama a wife, mother, lawyer and the first lady of the United States, she is the hugger-in-chief, according to Peter Souza,…

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Roland Martin and “NewsOne Now” take a look at March magazine covers featuring African Americans. In this inaugural edition of “NewsOne Now’s” new segment, we…