Election 2016

If I had my doubts there would be a Black president in my lifetime, I couldn’t even begin to fathom the day when I would be able to utter the words, “This is my husband, Andrew.”

Election 2016

If I had my doubts there would be a Black president in my lifetime, I couldn’t even begin to fathom the day when I would be able to utter the words, “This is my husband, Andrew.”

Grammy award-winning gospel singer Kierra Sheard is a woman of many trades, from fashion design to judge on Sunday Best. She talks about the inspiration for her song, “Hang On,” which she recorded with her church family, and how much fun she had shooting the music video for it. Kierra also talks about her BRL […]

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President Obama’s approval ratings are the highest they’ve been since his decisive 2012 reelection. Fifty percent of Americans approve of him compared to 43 percent who do not.

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Check out these ten reasons why we'll always be thankful for the flyest FLOTUS ever, Michelle Obama.

Election 2016

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s leadership, accomplishments, and commitment to education show us that being smart is the new cool.

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President Obama commuted the prison sentences of 79 inmates on Tuesday, upholding his pledge to release non-violent and low-level, drug offenders, The Hill reports.

Election 2016

Barack Obama’s presidency has long-reaching and deep symbolic significance. It has been, however, largely symbolic because of his policies.

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President Obama reportedly had some words of wisdom for his daughters the morning after Trump’s win, according to a profile in the New Yorker.

Election 2016

As national and local community leaders, we are considering how we both protect and build on the progress we have made to expand opportunity for our communities over the past eight years, and enlist all corners of our community to tackle the persistent challenges we still face.

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President Obama answers questions about his successor. He avoids criticism and expresses hope that Trump adjusts his temperament.