Hear what President Obama had to say to Black America about issues affecting African Americans. Plus, he addresses his haters in the Black community.
Last week, President Barack Obama’s Uncle Onyango Obama was arrested for drunk driving in Framingham, Massachusetts. Police said Obama made a rolling stop through a stop sign and nearly caused a cruiser to hit his sport utility vehicle. Onyango, who is originally from Kenya, is the half brother of President Obama’s father. Onyango Obama who […]
Jennifer Hudson decided not to channel Marilyn Monroe when she sang “Happy Birthday” to President Obama at a recent Democratic Party fundraiser in Chicago this week. Dressed in a tasteful black dress, Hudson showed off her svelte size zero but kept the sex appeal toned all the way down during her performance. RELATED POSTS: Jennifer […]
Casey-Gane McCalla of Newsone.com put together an extensive list of 50 things you may not know about Obama being that it is the presidents 50th birthday! 40. He traveled to Kenya in 1988 and met many of his paternal relatives. 41. His favorite meal is wife Michelle’s shrimp linguine. 42. His paternal grandfather was affiliated […]
Although divorce rates among black women and men are higher than average, black love is still very much alive. Marriages and relationships that continue to stand the tests of time, trials, and tolerance give hope to black singles searching for strong, black love. Remaining together can be even more difficult for couples who face scandals, […]
President Obama name dropped 2pac and The Notorious B.I.G. during his speech at the White House Correspondents Dinner and also referenced ODB during a video shown at the dinner.
President Obama told talk show host Oprah Winfrey Wednesday that he was never worried about “birther” challenges to his citizenship because he recalled being born in Hawaii. “When it first came up were you thinking, ‘I hope I was born here?'” asked Winfrey. With his wife at his side, Mr. Obama, grinning, responded, “Can I […]
Potential presidential candidate Donald Trump, at or near the top of some recent polls of Republican contenders, said he might release his tax returns when President Barack Obama produces a birth certificate. Trump made the comment in an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, parts of which were aired and transcripts of which were released on […]
‘Daily Show’ guest Tracy Morgan had a message for Donald Trump, who has joined a group of “birthers” who insist our President is not a United States citizen. “I just want to reply to the Donald Trump thing,” Morgan said. “Donald, I got [Obama’s birth] certificate. It ain’t in Hawaii, it’s in Brooklyn. Come and […]
"Barack Obama" tackles Biggie's "Juicy" and actually manages to be both entertaining and pass along a good message. This may be easier to swallow than Baracka Flocka Flame.
If there is one person from history whose impact on the Black woman’s self-image rivals that of Oprah Winfrey, it is the hair mogul Madame C.J. Walker. Walker was the first successful Black female entrepreneur. Her insistence on involvement in both the business world and civic affairs predates Oprah’s story, and to the extent that […]
In 1940, one Black novelist dared to show America what white supremacy did to one Black man. When “Native Son” appeared on America’s bookshelves, it became an instant bestseller, the first title by an African-American author selected by the Book-of-the-Month Club. It also introduced the world to the complicated protagonist of “Native Son,” Chicago’s Bigger […]
