Category Archives: President Obama

Open Thread | Election Eve…..A Thanks to President Joe Biden

Posted on November 4, 2024 by rikyrah

On this election eve, we really do need to thank President Joseph Robinette Biden. No, I haven’t forgotten what they did to him. I will always be bitter about it. Sons of Killmonger & Disciple of Dark Brandon (@2Strong2Silence) posted … Continue reading →

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Marian Robinson, Mother of Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Dead At 86

Posted on May 31, 2024 by rikyrah

Condolences to our former First Family for their loss.😪😪😪 Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) posted at 5:00 PM on Fri, May 31, 2024: My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Happy Birthday, Obamacare!

Posted on September 8, 2023 by rikyrah

Ok..the ACA. But, it will forever be Obamacare to me. There are those who criticize President Obama for spending so much political capital in getting the ACA passed. But, they want to pretend that things weren’t as bad as they … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Now, THIS is What I Want to See

Posted on June 9, 2021 by rikyrah

I can’t tell you how much I loved this.😏   Great news folks: we hit record-high health care enrollment. 31 million people now have coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Couldn’t think of a better person to celebrate this milestone … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on June 4, 2019 by rikyrah

Because, I’m petty like that!

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President Barack Obama Speaks at the University of Illinois |Mid-term Elections

Posted on September 7, 2018 by rikyrah

Today I’m at the University of Illinois to deliver a simple message to young people all over the country: You need to vote, because our democracy depends on it. I hope you'll tune in at 11am CT: https://t.co/34WjNaVAcU — Barack … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Black Voter Suppression, Education, Politics, President Obama, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights, Voting Rights Act | Tagged , , , , , | 56 Comments

Joan Baez Honor President Obama in ‘The President Sang Amazing Grace’

Posted on March 28, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Joan Baez honored the victims of the 2015 Charleston church shooting and Barack Obama’s tearful eulogy at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the new video for “The President Sang Amazing Grace.” The song appears on Baez’s new album, … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on March 24, 2018 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. Can I tell you how much I love this? :) Black Panther’s Dora Milaje to star in ‘Wakanda Forever’ comics The Dora Milaje, Wakanda’s own elite force … Continue reading →

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President Barack Hussein Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama: Portriats Unveiled at Smithsonian National Gallery

Posted on February 12, 2018 by rikyrah

How’s this for BLACK HISTORY MONTH? ICYMI Because we can’t get enough of our POTUS & FLOTUS. I’m old school. While sound bytes of events have their place and meanings, I like to sit back and savor the whole enchilada. … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Arts, Barack Obama, Black History, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | Positive News From The Obama Foundation

Posted on February 7, 2018 by rikyrah

FYI: Minority-Led Firms Will Build Obama Library Author: Dorothy Tucker January 6, 2018 10:56 AM (CBS) — In a move that promises to challenge and change Chicago’s construction landscape, the Obama Foundation has announced who will build its presidential library. … Continue reading →

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