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Oprah Winfrey, a television host, actress, philanthropist, publisher and producer who grew up in poverty in Mississippi, has made a habit of shattering glass ceilings. In a recent interview, Winfrey hinted she could become the first Black woman president. David Rubenstein of Bloomberg Media asked the 63-year-old billionaire if she…
Monday’s observation of Presidents’ Day took on new meaning at the campus of Morehouse College, an all-male historically Black college in Atlanta, Ga. NewsOne hosted its inaugural “Barack Obama Day” at the alma mater of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The day of programming explored the work and legacy…
Malia Obama made a decision to exercise her right to protest, which continues her family’s legacy of activism. During the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, last week Obama, the eldest daughter of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, attended an event in support of the Standing Rock…
The hashtag #ObamaFarewell trended on Twitter Tuesday night as the first African American president of the United States, Barack Obama, gave his final speech to the country. Obama pressed Americans to reject discrimination and stand up for U.S. values during the presidency of Donald Trump. Coming full circle to his…
In her final speech as the first lady, Michelle Obama spoke of the great value of diversity, American tradition, the country’s future and how grateful she was to have served as first lady. “Being your First Lady has been the greatest honor of my life, and I hope I’ve made…
Nearing the end of her historic eight-year tenure, First Lady Michelle Obama was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey about her journey as America’s first African American first lady. Their candid conversation in the White House, which aired Monday night on CBS, covered topics including the presidential election, Obama’s initiatives, her hope…
By Kaitlyn D’Onofrio The woman who called First Lady Michelle Obama an “ape in heels” on Facebook and subsequently lost her job will return to work later this month, the Charleston-Gazette Mail reported. Related Story: Michelle Obama ‘Ape in heels,’ say County Director, Mayor Pamela Taylor served as the director…
Next month, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters, Malia and Sasha, will leave the White House after a historic eight years as America’s first African American First Family. PEOPLE magazineshared portions of a joint interview with Mr. and Mrs. Obama on how their daughters will transition…
A Tennessee deputy director has resigned after posting disturbing racist and violent messages on his Facebook, including one calling for the deaths of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. David Barber, former deputy director of the Shelby County Corrections Center, wrote numerous hateful posts about Obama. “If TRUMP…
With less than two months left in the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama still cannot escape hateful racist rhetoric. Two state leaders have come under fire after one called the first lady an “Ape in heels” and the other agreed. Pamela Taylor formerly served as the director at the…
