Category Archives: Barack Obama

Friday Open Thread | Thank You, President Barack Obama

Posted on January 20, 2017 by rikyrah

To the 44th President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama II… Dear President Obama, As the close of your 8 years is upon us, I find it so hard to write this post. I remember watching your speech in … Continue reading →

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Executive Branch Criminal Activities By Presidential Administration

Posted on January 19, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

During President Obama’s 8 years in office, not one administration official was indicted. No Drama Obama

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Tuesday Open Thread – Remembering the 44th President of the United States

Posted on January 17, 2017 by rikyrah

The rest of the week, we will remember the 44th President of the United States: Barack Hussein Obama II.   His last Weekly Address: His Farewell Address:

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President Obama Awards Vice President Joe Biden The Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Posted on January 12, 2017 by rikyrah

“For your faith in your fellow Americans, for your love of country and for your lifetime of service that will endure through the generations” “For my final time as president, I am pleased to award our nation’s highest civilian honor, … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Farewell Address

Posted on January 10, 2017 by rikyrah

President Obama delivers his farewell address to America. Full transcript of PBO’s farewell address “For me, it’s always been about you.” —@POTUS. Watch his Farewell Address tonight at 9pm ET: https://t.co/e9x9IgShRS #ObamaFarewell pic.twitter.com/bKiYhKHfOW — The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 11, … Continue reading →

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President Obama & Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 27, 2016 by rikyrah

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Barack Obama participate in a wreath-laying ceremony aboard the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 27, 2016. Kevin Lamarque / Reuters

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President Obama | 2106 Kennedy Center Honors Reception

Posted on December 5, 2016 by rikyrah

This is the President Obama’s last Kennedy Center Honors Reception. Al Pacino, Mavis Staples, Martha Argerich, James Taylor, and The Eagles THE 39TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 27 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread: Remembering the Obama Years

Posted on November 7, 2016 by rikyrah

I know that I am not ready to say goodbye. I can’t believe that 8 years has gone by in a flash. We didn’t deserve you, President and Mrs. Obama, but I am so happy that we got you.   … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Black Historical Political Figures: President Barack H. Obama II

Posted on October 23, 2016 by rikyrah

You can’t do a week of Black Historical Political Figures and not include the 44th President of the United States: Barack Hussein Obama II. It seems the last 8 years that have gone by so fast. For those of us … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on August 4, 2016 by rikyrah

ICYMI

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