WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama said Monday, in his first public statement since a pair of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, that Americans must “soundly reject language” from any leader who “feeds a climate of fear and hatred or normalizes racist sentiments.” The statement , which did not mention President Donald Trump […]
Van Jones hosted a panel of supporters of both Donald Trump and Barack Obama on Wednesday night, and one moment from the conversation that has gone viral shows a young Black male conservative from Pennsylvania commenting on Trump’s racially charged statements against four congresswomen of color. Trump recently sparked a national debate on racism after he told a group of newly elected […]
Controversial radio host Rush Limbaugh on Monday described Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., and former President Barack Obama as not being truly “black.” In a clip captured by Media Matters for America (via Salon.com), Limbaugh can be heard describing Harris, Obama and Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. as people who want to be “victims” so they depict Trump as “this big man bully.” […]
Metz was offered clemency in 2016 after being sentenced to three consecutive life sentences, plus 20 additional years, once she was convicted of drug trafficking.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama, as usual, was all glammed up and gorgeous Saturday night at the Essence Festival. But of course, since it was her, the audience was also treated to lots of substance as well. In a fun keynote convo with CBS’ Gayle King, she dropped some major relationship gems such as the rib-tickler about her […]
“American Factory” will be the first project released globally under the Obamas production deal with Netflix. The original documentary is set to debut on the streaming giant on August 21, presented by Barack and Michelle’s Higher Ground Productions and Participant Media. Under the terms of their Netflix deal, the Obamas will produce “scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features” […]
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — During a campaign swing through Iowa this week, Joe Biden mentioned that his family recently dined with former President Barack Obama’s family. At a Houston fundraiser, Biden joked about the infamous expletive he deployed in congratulating Obama’s health care victory. And Biden recently tweeted an image of Joe and Barack friendship […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Plans to build Barack Obama’s $500 million presidential center on Chicago’s lakefront can move forward, a federal judge said Tuesday in dismissing an advocacy group’s lawsuit objecting to the use of historic public parkland. After hearing nearly an hour of arguments, U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey said there should be “no […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company is teaming up with Spotify to produce exclusive podcasts for the platform. Under the Higher Ground partnership announced Thursday, the former president and first lady will develop and lend their voices to select podcasts. The Obamas launched Higher Ground in 2018 with an initial partnership […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Boastful on the occasion of Memorial Day, President Donald Trump and his Veterans Affairs secretary are claiming full credit for health care improvements that were underway before they took office. Trump said he passed a private-sector health care program, Veterans Choice, after failed attempts by past presidents for the last “45 years.” […]
Well , well, well. We haven’t heard from this guy in a while and he’s definitely a sight for sore eyes that have been forced to look at the orange disaster in the White House 24/7, it seems. Yes, Mr. No Drama Obama, we miss you madly, which is why we’re thrilled to bring you […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Beto O’Rourke has hired one of the masterminds behind Barack Obama’s unlikely 2008 primary victory, part of the Democratic candidate’s efforts to balance his freewheeling style with the organizational demands of a presidential campaign. Delegate guru Jeff Berman began working for O’Rourke in April. In his role as senior adviser for delegate […]
