Pastor Shirley Caesar remembers her friend and “sister,” Aretha Franklin. The two became friends in their teens and remained close through the years, Pastor Caesar remembers Franklin as, “real funny.” She recalls the times that they sang together in their homes and Franklin “always closed the show.” In 2015 when they performed at the Obama’s […]
The ex-president and first lady are worth an estimated $40 million.
The former prez and first lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, were spotted movin’ and groovin’ at the July 28 Beyonce and Jay Z concert in Landover Maryland, right outside DC. They were spotted in a box at the FedExField, where the Washington Football Team play. At first, nobody noticed, but when folks did, they went bananas! From that poit on, the […]
The Obamas have been busy living their best lives. Michelle and Barack were spotted at the Beyonce & Jay-Z concert in Washington, D.C, and they looked like they were having the time of their lives. This wasn’t Michelle’s first go round, she was seen at the Paris show with her daughter Malia and Tina Knowles. […]
Barack & Michelle, can we holla at you for a second?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Portrait Gallery has unveiled portraits of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama, both painted by African-American artists who were personally chosen by the Obamas. The portraits were unveiled to the public Monday at the gallery, which is part of the Smithsonian group of museums. The gallery […]
The Harvard couple took a little trip away from campus to visit New York City.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Dan Johnson, a Republican state lawmaker in Kentucky who defiantly denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a teenage girl in the basement of his home, died in an apparent suicide Wednesday night, the county coroner said. He was 57. Bullitt County Coroner Dave Billings said Johnson died of a single gunshot […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama says words matter, particularly in an age where Twitter and other social media can be used like a weapon. She addressed a summit of young leaders Wednesday hosted by the Obama Foundation. She says people shouldn’t “tweet every thought” because “first initial thoughts are not worthy of […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama has delivered opening remarks at a Chicago leadership summit hosted by his foundation for hundreds of civic leaders and artists from around the world. Obama calls the two-day event starting Tuesday a “collective conversation” to exchange ideas with young people and help spark change. He says a goal […]
10/16/17- Two Black artists have been commissioned to paint Barack and Michelle Obama for the Smithsonian Museum. Chris thinks that’s amazing but that a certain cat would have to paint the likeness of Donald Trump. Listen above to find out who! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For Our Newsletter!
10/16/17- The Harvey Weinstein mess still continues as even more actresses come forward, with the latest accusation being rape. But Tom, Sybil, and Arsenio talk about the reaction people had when Barack and Michelle Obama responded to the incident. Some people said they took to long. Listen above! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Sign Up For […]
