Is there anything better than seeing President Obama and the First Lady interact with kids? We think not. Check out this great video of the First Family getting into the Halloween spirit. … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Samuel L. Jackson Hit Which Hollywood Record?
He may have never won an Academy Award, but actor Samuel L. Jackson has nabbed an even better title as the highest grossing actor of all time. Samuel L.'s movies have grossed $7.42 billion through his career and has landed the star a spot in the Guiness Book of World Records. He has starred in more than 100 films including several blockbusters, Iron Man and Pulp Fiction to … [Read more...]
VIDEO: President Obama On Libya, Iraq, And Turning 50
President Obama stopped by The Tonight Show yesterday to discuss a plethora of issues, including the end of the war in Iraq, the death of Libyan dictator Gaddafi, and other hot topics of the day. Check out the full interview below: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: … [Read more...]
President Obama Unveils Plan To Ease Student Loan Debt
From CNNMoney.com: The White House announced on Tuesday two new measures the Department of Education will start offering in January to help college graduates climb out of their student loan debt hole. One of the proposals would push up the start date for more favorable terms on a special loan repayment program based on income, said White House domestic policy … [Read more...]
VIDEO: President Obama On Michelle: “She Does All This And She Looks Cute, Too”
As part of their three-day bus tour, President Obama showered some words of praise on his wife and also gave the guys in the audience some advice on why they should try to "marry up." … [Read more...]
First Lady Michelle Obama Releases New Official White House Portrait
The First Lady looks stunning in her new official White House portrait and Bo, who just turned 3, is pretty cute as well. Here, Mrs. Obama talks about why they chose to use this photo: "It is me and Bo and we're in the garden. And one of the reasons we did this picture is because we get so many letters from kids, mostly, who want to hear about the garden, they want to see … [Read more...]
VIDEO: President Obama Speaks At Martin Luther King, Jr. Dedication Service
"An earthquake and a hurricane may have delayed this day, but this is a day that would not be denied," President Obama began his remarks at the Martin Luther King Jr Dedication Service today. Postponed due to Hurriance Irene's march up the East Coast, thousands gathered today to pay their respects to Martin Luther King's vision of equality. Take a few minutes to check out … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary To The Obamas!
The Obamas are celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary today. Now two kids and the title of Commander-in-Chief later, the twosome are still showing us that true love might have up and downs, but the end is totally worth it. Check out this interview with Michelle Obama from earlier in the year on how romantic President Obama is: … [Read more...]
BMWK Special News: MLK Memorial Dedication
August 28, 2011 @ 11:00am We now have another great reason to visit our nation's capital. On August 28th, the 48th anniversary of Dr. King's "I Have A Dream" speech, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial will be officially dedicated. The memorial is a beautiful tribute to the man who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Civil Rights Movement. The memorial is … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Is Holly Robinson Peete Leaving The Talk?
Looks like actress Essence Atkins will be getting a bundle of joy under her Christmas tree. The 39-year-old star announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Jamie Mendez on Christmas Day. Essence and Jamie have been married for three years. {Black Celeb Kids} Former WNBA baller Sheryl Swoopes has been at the center of controversy this week as news of her … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Happy 50th Birthday, President Obama!
Send the president some well wishes on his birthday, and check out this compilation of the Commander-in-Chief making jokes about turning the big 5-0: … [Read more...]
Celeb Marriage Scene: Rev. Run To Write A Book With Tyrese, Mel B Talks Pregnancy
Beyonce and Jay-Z were photo'd out strolling through Battery Park in NYC earlier this week. Bey was taking a moment to relax after losing her voice during a concert in London while filming her ITV special A Night With Beyonce. The superstar opens up during the special which airs in December, dishing about her frequent runny nose, sweating profusely during concerts, and … [Read more...]
VIDEO: President Obama Meets With Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges visited the White House last week to see how a painting commemorating her personal and historic milestone looks hanging on the wall outside of the Oval Office. Bridges was the first Black child to attend an all-white school when she integrated William Franz School on November 14, 1960. "To be standing shoulder to shoulder with history, and viewing history - it's … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Has President Obama Done Enough To Address Black Unemployment?
The Chicago Sun-Times captured the state of Black America with its recent headline, "The Disappearing Black Middle Class." At 16.2%, the unemployment rate for Black Americans under Obama has reached historic levels. As the old saying goes, when America catches the cold, Black America catches pneumonia. "Some see a bitter irony in soaring black unemployment and … [Read more...]
VIDEO: First Lady Michelle Obama Gives Dating Advice For Her Daughters
In this quick video, Michelle Obama keeps it simple when it comes to dating advice to her daughters, Malia and Sasha Obama. We think she's right on the mark: Also check out this video of the First Family reading The Cat in The Hat to South African children: … [Read more...]