“On our first date, I treated her to the finest ice cream Baskin-Robbins had to offer, our dinner table doubling as the curb. I kissed her, and it tasted like chocolate.” -Pres. Barack Obama Last week, I had a chance to check out Southside With You, which was released in theaters last weekend. After watching it, I fell in love with my president, first lady and sweet home of … [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...]
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...]
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...]
5 Things You Should Know About Today’s Super Tuesday Elections
March 1 or “Super Tuesday” is upon us. According to pundits, today is also the day likely to cement the Republican and Democratic nominees, if all else put a few of the candidates out of the running. Obviously there is a lot at stake this presidential election, so many Americans will be glued to their TVs and web devices, anticipating what the biggest primary election day will … [Read more...]
Here We Go Again. Is Trump Running with the KKK?
We're now seriously looking into Donald Trump's slogan, which promises to "Make America Great Again." The last few weeks of his campaign have us questioning, which American era do Trump and his supporters consider the model for which America need to return. Last week, we recapped a study that suggested roughly 20 percent of Donald Trump voters didn't support the executive … [Read more...]
20% of Trump Voters Don’t Support the Emancipation Proclamation
How good are you at picking cotton? Because you might need to brush up on your skills if there is to be a Trump presidency. The racists and intolerant minds of the country have spoken, “We, the people, want Donald Trump as our next president.” Donald Trump has been winning decisive victories in the primaries to elect a Republican candidate. After coming in second at the … [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...]
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...]
Handwritten Letter from President Obama Helps Student Pay Tuition
In 2011 Present Obama wrote a letter to a young man named Jesse Grainger, advising him that he complete his education. This was a response to a letter a young man wrote to him about challenges he faced in his life and concerns he had about completing his education. Now, that young man is selling that letter for $9,500 to help pay his tuition bill. According to the New York … [Read more...]
President Obama Makes Announcement About My Brother’s Keeper
On Monday, President Obama announced new developments with his initiative, "My Brother's Keeper." During his announcement he shared that leaders at 60 of the nation's largest public school systems have committed to expanding access to better preschools and advanced classes for minority boys. These leaders are also committed to preventing expulsions, suspensions and grade … [Read more...]
Black Men Urge President Obama to Reconsider My Brother’s Keeper
Over 200 Black men wrote a letter to President Obama, expressing that the vision for his My Brother’s Keeper initiative may be shortsighted because of its exclusion of women and girls. In the letter at African American Policy Forum they respectfully urge President Obama to consider including women and girls as part of the initiative for a number of reasons. “We write as … [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...]