[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...]
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...]
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...]
Loretta Lynch Wins Confirmation as the First Black Woman to Hold Attorney General Position
Statement by the President on the Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as Attorney General Today, the Senate finally confirmed Loretta Lynch to be America’s next Attorney General – and America will be better off for it. Loretta has spent her life fighting for the fair and equal justice that is the foundation of our democracy. As head of the Justice Department, she will oversee a … [Read more...]
President Obama Turns One Chicago Neighborhood Into a National Monument
On Thursday, President Barack Obama turned a historic South Side neighborhood in Chicago into a national monument. The Pullman National Monument is a neighborhood where African-American railroad workers won a significant labor agreement in the 1930's. The neighborhood was built by industrialist George Pullman, for workers to manufacture luxurious railroad sleeping cars. … [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 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...]