Tag Archives: Former President Barack Obama

DNC Evening 2: Former First Lady Michelle Obama and Former President Barack Obama

Posted on August 20, 2024 by rikyrah

The Obamas will be the heavy hitters for Day 2 . Second Gentleman TRUTH Joshua Rush (@JoshuaRush) posted at 9:44 PM on Tue, Aug 20, 2024: we are not talking enough about how important it is that doug emhoff is … 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 | The Closer -President Obama – Goes to Work Across the Country

Posted on October 31, 2022 by rikyrah

President Obama was campaigning across the country over the weekend. He always makes it plain and clear what’s at stake in the election. This might be the best Barack Obama sound bite EVER! Seriously. https://t.co/QTVCxOxxgc — Kenny BooYah! 🖖🏾 (@KwikWarren) … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Guess Who Is Coming Back to the White House??

Posted on September 7, 2022 by rikyrah

NEW: Pres. Biden will host former Pres. Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama at the White House on Sept. 7 for the unveiling of their official portraits. https://t.co/OlnaZuymGH pic.twitter.com/RBJYpOwfoE — ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) August 31, 2022 Yessssss!! … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | They Broke Ground on the President Obama Presidential Library

Posted on September 29, 2021 by rikyrah

I can’t wait to visit it. Today, we officially broke ground on the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago. Michelle and I can’t imagine a better investment in the city we love, and generations of young leaders … 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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video: President Obama delivers the annual Nelson Mandela lecture in Johannesburg

Posted on July 17, 2018 by rikyrah

Full video of speech MUST WATCH

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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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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on September 16, 2017 by rikyrah

Enjoy your weekend with family and friends. ICYMI Video: President Obama drops in on our Obama Foundation community meeting last night via live video. pic.twitter.com/u3JN3NRUgF — The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) September 15, 2017 "It will be a symbol of excellence, … Continue reading →

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