94th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room

Oscar Winner Questlove Recalls “Belly Laugh” After Confusing Barack Obama For A Postmates Driver

During the press run for his Oscar-winning music doc 'Summer of Soul,' Questlove shared some insight into his journey of…
03.28.22

Supreme Court Will Decide The Fate Of Obama Health Care Law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide a lawsuit that threatens the Obama-era health care law,…
10.08.21

Top Obama Fundraiser Backs Biden In 2020 Contest

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of former President Barack Obama’s top fundraisers endorsed Joe Biden on Friday, a pledge of support…
10.07.21

Did Michelle Obama Veto First Version Of Official Portrait?

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Race has always been the focus of artist Kehinde Wiley’s work. He famously replaces black…
12.03.19

For Obama And Patrick, A Long Friendship And Political Bond

WASHINGTON (AP) — Deval Patrick was in need of a pep talk. He was staring down reelection as Massachusetts governor…
11.15.19

Trump Campaign Launching Black Outreach Effort For 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — During the 2016 campaign, candidate Donald Trump stood in front of largely white crowds and asked black…
11.08.19

Obama Criticizes Cancel Culture: ‘Casting Stones’ Is ‘Not Activism’

The former POTUS has some thoughts on today's social media culture.
10.30.19

Bidders Vie For Obama’s High School Basketball Jersey

HONOLULU (AP) — Bidding was drawing to a close Friday for a basketball jersey believed to have been worn by…
08.16.19

Stretch Of Road In Los Angeles Renamed Obama Boulevard

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A stretch of road in Los Angeles has been renamed after former President Barack Obama. A…
05.06.19

Letter From Obama Read At Nipsey Hussle’s L.A. Memorial

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nipsey Hussle’s public memorial service kicked off with songs from his latest Grammy-nominated album, “Victory Lap,”…
04.11.19

Obama Tells Young Europeans To Foster Reasoned Online Debate

BERLIN (AP) — Former U.S. President Barack Obama says he wants to support young leaders in Europe and elsewhere who…
04.08.19

Golden State Warriors Visit Former President Barack Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Golden State Warriors spent about an hour with former President Barack Obama. The meeting took place…
01.25.19