[tps_header]Can we stop time? This can't be happening. Am I the only one not mentally prepared to say goodbye to the end of an era? For the last 8 years our new normal has consisted of a Black president and Black first lady. We have literally lived through Black history. It pains me to say this, but I don't think we'll ever experience this again (hopefully I'm wrong). One … [Read more...]
14 Blackbusters to Watch Before the Year Is Out
[tps_header] Already, it's been a great year for black films and television series (The Roots remake, Underground, The Breaks). But, we have to admit, some of the most anticipated black movie projects are just around the corner. So schedule your date night, and support these black films. Remember, we can't complain about representation when we don't show up. 13 … [Read more...]
5 Lessons in Fatherhood from President Obama
[tps_header] Even though, President Obama didn’t grow up with his father…he turned out to be a good father. And I think he is a great example of fathers that break the cycle of abandoning their children. The thing is, it’s easy to forget that President Obama experienced the pain of not knowing his dad when we see him being the leader of the free world. In his book, Dreams … [Read more...]
Roots Remake Breaks Records and 6 Other Blackbusters to Watch
[tps_header] When I saw the promos for the A&E’s reboot of the Roots mini-series, I immediately thought, “Why not run this for Black History Month.” Further perplexing, the miniseries debuted over Memorial Day week at that. I mean there are cookouts, the NBA playoffs and the kickoff to the usual summer shenanigans; surely people would rather flock to more fun-filled, far … [Read more...]
Check Out What President Obama and Stephen Curry Both Will Be Doing Tomorrow!
Aside from their love of basketball, President Barack Obama and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry share a love of Africa and giving. And they are both now on board encouraging all of us to support Giving Tuesday. What exactly is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to give on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving to kick off a philanthropic Christmas season. … [Read more...]
Hollywood Takes On Barack and Michele Obama’s First Kiss
Alas, it has begun. President and First Lady Barack and Michele Obama's first date will be recounted in a new movie to be released in 2016 currently titled "Southside With You." Starring Parker Sawyers as Barack Obama and Tika Sumpter as Michele, the film brings the couple's first date around the city of Chicago, and ultimately, their first kiss, to the big screen. I can't … [Read more...]
Kenyan Lawyer is Serious About Marrying Malia Obama this Year
A Kenyan man is ready to pay 50 cows, 70 sheep and 30 goats to President Obama for his daughter Malia’s hand in marriage, according to African publication The Nairobian. The young lawyer, known as Kiprono, told the media outlet that he is ready to meet Obama to discuss the matter when the president visits in July. “I got interested in her in 2008. As a matter of fact, I … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama Shares Why She Experienced Many Sleepless Nights Being the First Black First Lady with HBCU Grads
By Rthangel73 Giving a candid and deeply personal commencement speech at Tuskegee University on Saturday, the First Lady of the United States reflected on the emotional toll of being the country’s first black first lady. As reported by The Hill, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to the students at the Historically Black Alabama college for about a half an hour on Saturday, … [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...]
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...]
VIDEO: Miami Heat Star Dwyane Wade, Rapper Lecrae, and President Obama Working to Restore Fatherhood in America
Father's Day is here. It is the one time of the year where the focus is on showing dad some love. Much has been said about the important role a father plays in his children's lives, and how important it is to have more engaged fathers. Restoring America's Commitment to Fatherhood President Obama's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative was created with the goal of encouraging … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama Covers Vogue: Number One Priority is Family!
Our First Lady, Michelle Obama, is gracing the latest Vogue cover. The issue contains a interview with her and President Obama. While the First Lady looks absolutely stunning, open the magazine and you will read an interview that will remind you that her inner beauty is equally stunning. It is no secret that the First Lady carries multiple roles. She executes such … [Read more...]
The President and First Lady are Building a Life Partnership That is Beyond Pomp and Circumstance
By Vicki Carew There is an inescapable buzz as we inaugurate President Barack Hussein Obama for a second term, as America commemorates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The image of a confident President taking his oath of office next to his beaming First Lady has been inescapable. At a time of great cynicism and apathy about successful and fulfilling relationships, I couldn't … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Obamas Dance and Share a Kiss at the Inaugural Ball
There’s something about The President and The First Lady. Their presence has an ability to light up a room, their public displays of affection tugging on the heartstrings of those who watch. Whether we sit in the comforts of our own homes watching them on the television screen, read about them online, or we somehow find ourselves in the same room that they are in, we can’t … [Read more...]
President Obama Is Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2012
President Obama has had quite a busy year, and it has not gone unnoticed. For the second time, the POTUS has been chosen as Time magazine's Person of the Year. The first time he received this honor was in 2008, after winning an election that will forever go down in history, as he became the first African-American president. Reasons for him returning this year also relate to … [Read more...]