As the end of Black History Month draws near, we thought it fitting to showcase 10 liberating quotes from President Barack Obama. We will remember these quotes throughout history and use them to inspire generations to come. 10 Liberating Quotes from President Barack Obama that Will Go Down in Black History In this article: Quotes from the beginning of his journey as … [Read more...]
Time is Running Out! 10 Things We’re Going to Miss Dearly About the Obama’s Marriage
[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...]
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...]
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...]
Is It Ever Appropriate for Your Spouse to Compliment a Person of the Opposite Sex?
Recently, President Obama has been in the hot seat for comments that he made about California Attorney General, Kalama Harris. On last Thursday, during a Democratic National Committee fundraising lunch in Atherton, Calif., he said: "She’s brilliant and she’s dedicated, she’s tough," Obama said of the California attorney general. "She also happens to be, by far, the … [Read more...]
Would You Go on Vacation Without Your Spouse?
These days simply going to Target alone is an adventure all on its own. I honestly can’t imagine going on a vacation without my husband let alone our children. For me my greatest adventures are the ones that I share with them. While I am very much aware that I could use some "me time," I would gladly take it in the form of an afternoon spent at the spa or curled up in bed … [Read more...]
VIDEO: President Obama’s 2013 Inaugural Address
On January 21, 2013 President Barack Obama was sworn into office for a second term. Below is a video of the speech from The President's Second Inaugural Address as well as the official speech transcript. 11:55 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice, members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens: Each … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Beyonce Sings National Anthem at 2013 Inauguration
The singer heats up Washington with performance of "Star-Spangled Banner." Did you enjoy hearing Beyonce sing the National Anthem as much as we did? … [Read more...]
President Obama Chooses Medgar Evers’ Widow to Deliver Invocation
We are a couple weeks away from the inauguration of President Obama's second term in office. The last inauguration in 2009 brought record numbers of attendees to see the first African American man to be sworn in as President of the United States. This year, the President has chosen to do things a little differently. He has chosen Myrlie Evers-Williams, the widow of slain civil … [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...]
VIDEO: President Barack Obama 2012 Victory Speech
Many Americans were sleep by the time Romney conceded and President Obama took the stage to give his victory speech. Below you can find the speech in it's entirety. In the video President Obama wins 2012 election, thanks supporters and speaks of moving the country forward. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Kenyans Celebrate Obama Victory
President Barack Obama's ancestral home of Kogelo, Kenya, reacts to his projected re-election. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Full Presidential Town Hall Debate – Obama vs Romney
The second presidential town hall debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama in the run up to the general election in November. Let us know who won in the comments section. For more video content visit videos.blackandmarriedwithkids.com … [Read more...]