It is truly bitter sweet that the first black POTUS and his beautiful family are leaving the white house. We are sad that they are leaving. But at the same time, we we are truly happy that it was eight years well spent! We are so excited for them to be a part of the 'real world' again. They are leaving the ‘presidential life' behind and looking forward to all of the amazing … [Read more...]
30 of the Sweetest Holiday Photos from the Obamas! This Is What We’re Going to Miss
[tps_header]By Vanecia Stevenson The First Family has truly served as our first family for many of us. We've watched them grow over these years as if they we were part of our own family. Though they feel like family, many of us likely aren't getting the annual Christmas card from the Obamas in the mail, so we've got the next best thing. To get in the spirit of the season, … [Read more...]
10 Reasons We Are Going to Severely Miss the Obamas in the White House
[tps_header]BMWK family, can you believe our first but FOREVER family will be leaving the White Office? It seems like only yesterday we made history, and no one anywhere can take that away from us! Seriously, people where does the time go?!?! January 20, 2017 is merely around the corner; please say it isn’t so (someone come wipe away my tears). We've grown to love the … [Read more...]
It May Be Your Last Chance to Tweet President Obama; Here’s Why
As the election nears and President Obama's days in office come to a close, the everyday access that we once enjoyed with the nation's first "social media" president may come to an end. Throughout his terms in office and even during his first run for election, President Obama has been an active player on social media, using the outlets to engage with Americans, talk about … [Read more...]
12 White House Staffers Share Their Best HBCU Memories
President Obama recently visited North Carolina A&T, where he spoke to a crowd of students. In honor of the event, NBC BLCK profiled 12 White House staffers who are also HBCU grads. See the story below President Obama visits North Carolina A&T State University on Tuesday to discuss developments relating to My Brother's Keeper, an initiative designed to help young … [Read more...]
Chicago Style Love; How to Recreate the Obama’s First Date
“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...]
#SouthSideWithYou: John Legend and Tika Sumpter Reveal What We All Can Learn from the Obamas’ Love Story
So who is going to see Southside With You? For those out of the loop, it’s the film (in theaters now), which depicts the first date of a young President Barack Obama and young First Lady Michelle Obama. We sat down with the film’s star and co-producer Tika Sumpter and John Legend, who is the executive producer of the film, to ask them about the movie, the Obamas— and we even … [Read more...]
President Obama Responds to the Senseless Murders of the Dallas Officers
Our communities are in pain with the latest ongoings in our country. As we face terrorism threats from abroad, we face more acts of terrorism and injustices at home. We are disgusted with yesterday's attack on the Dallas police officers, in which five officers were killed. This is no way to move forward to heal our nation. We think President Obama sums it up best. Watch his … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why We’re Here for President Obama’s Basketball Team
According to a Washington Post story, President Barack Obama has purportedly expressed interest in buying ownership in a NBA franchise after he leaves the White House. We know it's not set in stone. But once the news hit the web, we all instantly warmed up to the idea. We began picturing all the possibilities—and they look good. So here are our top 10 reasons why we're here … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Money Monday: Obama Has Done It Again! His Plan to Keep You from Being Old and Broke
According to the National Institute on Retirement Security, forty-five percent of working-age households do not have any retirement account savings at all. Part of the problem is that many Americans lack access to pensions or employer sponsored 401K or 403b retirement plans. Others can not afford to put hundreds of dollars every month into retirement savings. Some are … [Read more...]
President Obama Breaks World Record After Joining Twitter
President Barack Obama joined Twitter yesterday and he almost broke the internet. Hello, Twitter! It's Barack. Really! Six years in, they're finally giving me my own account. — President Obama (@POTUS) May 18, 2015 In addition to posting straight up witty tweets, the president broke a record, according to Guinness World Records. @POTUS reached one million followers on … [Read more...]
President Obama Issues Proclamation for National Day of Prayer
President Obama issued the following proclamation for National Day of Prayer: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, 2015 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION When women and men of all backgrounds and beliefs are free to practice their faiths without fear or coercion, it bolsters our religious communities and helps to lift up diverse and vibrant societies … [Read more...]