Category Archives: President Obama

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.šŸ˜   Great news folks: we hit record-high health care enrollment. 31 million people now have coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Couldnā€™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 Iā€™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 →

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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) ā€” In a move that promises to challenge and change Chicagoā€™s construction landscape, the Obama Foundation has announced who will build its presidential library. … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Economics, Empowerment, Michelle Obama, Open Thread, Politics, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , | 82 Comments

Wednesday Open Thread | Biden: McConnell stopped Obama from calling out Russians

Posted on January 24, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Former Vice President Joe Biden blamed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for refusing to sign a bipartisan statement condemning Russiaā€™s interference in the run-up to the 2016 presidential elections. Biden, speaking at an event hosted by the Council of Foreign … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | 44 Returns to Campaign Mode

Posted on October 20, 2017 by rikyrah

Yesterday was exhausting. So, I will take joy wherever it springs forth…and, yesterday, 44 came to campaign in Virginia and New Jersey. Tell it 44!! "I appreciate your memes, but I need you to get out and vote." — Barack … Continue reading →

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