As President Obama and his family conclude their last few months in office, the haters still feel the need to troll the First Family. One of the latest comes in the form of this super sexist cartoon targeted at First Lady Michelle Obama. The cartoon pictures an angry, masculine-looking Michelle Obama pitted against a smiling Melania Trump as if she just left one of her … [Read more...]
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Our First Couple – Michelle and Barack Obama Give Us 10 Secrets to a Great Marriage
[tps_header] Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States, is truly an awe-inspiring figure along with his beautiful and brilliant wife Michelle Obama. He is, after all, the President of the most powerful nation on Earth, which would make the POTUS the most powerful man on Earth as well. But, he is not just our POTUS; he is also a married man who has an … [Read more...]
The Inspiring Story Behind President Obama’s Cuba Visit
All eyes will be watching for a coming change as our nation's First Family is scheduled to depart Cuba today. According to the Whitehouse.gov, the trip "marks a historic milestone in the normalization process between the United States and Cuba." The President and his administration seek to expand relations with the island nation and thus improve the lives of the Cuban … [Read more...]
A Look Inside Michelle Obama’s Kitchen Garden; Plus Her Message to Parents
As parents, we strive to give our children the best. We want them to get the best education and to receive the best medical care. Anything less is unacceptable. But do we have the same standard when it comes to what we feed our children and how much we encourage them to exercise? Do we still go above and beyond to make sure they’re getting the best? If you’re not as diligent … [Read more...]
106-Year-Old Woman Dances with the Obamas
Washington, D.C.’s Virginia McLaurin is evidence that your dreams can come true at any age. The centenarian turned viral Internet star recently visited the White House to live out her aspirations of meeting President Barack Obama. McLaurin, who said she never thought she would live to see a day when the nation would elect its first black president, started a social media … [Read more...]
VIDEO: 2016 State of the Union – President Obama Delivers his Final State of the Union Address
President Barack Obama delivers the seventh and final State of the Union Address from the Capitol Building, January 12th, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCXSO-3mt5I … [Read more...]
GAME CHANGER: President Obama Proposes 2 Years of Community College for Free! Video Inside!
Every year, we can expect the President of the United States to address the nation during the annual State of the Union address. However, we think this year's address may be the biggest to date. In a promo video for the speech, President Obama announced that he will be proposing that 2 years of community college be free "to anyone who's willing to work for it." Recording the … [Read more...]
Obama Administration Launches “My Brothers Keeper” Initiative For Young Men of Color
Last Thursday, the Obama administration officially announced the launch of a new initiative designed to help young men of color – a group disproportionately affected by imprisonment and poverty – reach their true potential. Through the “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative companies and foundations will come together to offer support to this particular population. According to … [Read more...]
State of the Union 2014 Recap
Last night, millions of Americans tuned in as President Obama addressed the nation for the 5th time for the State of the Union. Men and women of Congress were present, along with other special guests who sat in the First Lady's Box Seats. The POTUS got right to business with his speech. He started the speech off talking about teachers, entrepreneurs, auto workers, farmers, … [Read more...]
Happy Fabulous 50th Birthday to Our First Lady, Michelle Obama
Today, Michelle Obama celebrates her 50th birthday. Never have so many people, in our country and abroad, been so fascinated by the details revolving a milestone birthday of an American First Lady Mrs. Obama started her birthday celebration a few weeks ago with a few extra days alone in Hawaii after spending time there with her entire family over the holidays. She enjoyed … [Read more...]
Spread the Word: Deadline to Apply for National Arts and Humanities Youth Program
Recently, we wrote about our trip to the White House to witness the award presentation from First Lady Michelle Obama to the 2013 NAHYP award winners. One thing I learned in attending that event is that there are some extremely amazing afterschool programs across the nation that are doing some astounding things. I also wondered how many people may have missed their opportunity … [Read more...]
First Lady Enjoys Early Birthday Gift From Her Husband
The Obama family has just returned from enjoying a 15-day vacation to Hawaii for the holidays. The only thing is, they left the First Lady behind. Why, you ask? Well, President Obama decided to give his wife an early birthday gift by extending her stay in Hawaii, giving her some time to relax and catch up with friends. Obama and his daughters, Sasha and Malia, left Hawaii … [Read more...]
What if Your Spouse Created Obamacare? Supporting Your Spouse Through the Storms
I remember growing up as a kid in the 70‘s, listening to adults talk about people they worked with or had a bad experience with. They would talk about how incompetent that person is, or how mean they are, lots of labels, lots of determination about who and what the person was. And I always wondered...“How does that person’s spouse feel about them?”, “I wonder if they know they … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama Honors Youth in Arts and Humanities Programs
Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the National Arts and Humanities Youth Awards program at the White House. According to NAHYP, this awards ceremony recognizes outstanding after-school and out-of-school programs that are transforming the lives of young people. Programs that receive the award exemplify how arts and humanities programs outside of the regular school day … [Read more...]
Tips on How to Apply for Obamacare: The Affordable Care Act
There is so much information circulating about The Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare. So, if you want to sign-up, then you want to make sure that you are accessing the official website and that you understand the deadlines. Please check out the video below from, theGrio.com, where Dr.Tyeese Gaines explains how to apply for Obamacare. She provides you with the official … [Read more...]