Tag Archives: The White House

Open Thread | I Didn’t Expect This To Hit As Hard As It Did

Posted on October 22, 2025 by rikyrah

But it did. It literally HURT to see this. A building built by slaves. A building burnt in the War of 1812. A building that has meant THE SYMBOL of the United States since it was built. The destruction of … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Right Is Angry About Dancers at the White House

Posted on December 22, 2023 by rikyrah

What sad, ridiculous people. From the Washington Post: Opinion Right-wing pundits tremble in fear of … tap-dancing By Catherine Rampell Columnist December 19, 2023 at 6:19 p.m. EST Hide your children, hide your wives. A radical force is sweeping the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Culture, Dance, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Open Thread, Politics, The White House | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Pope Francis Visits The White House | Remarks by President Obama & Pope

Posted on September 23, 2015 by rikyrah

Pope Francis is visiting the United States. It is his first visit to the USA – ever. The first leg of his trip will be in Washington, D.C. FYI – did you know that 1/4 of the people in America … Continue reading →

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The White House Talent Show

Posted on May 21, 2014 by rikyrah

Hat tip- The Obama Diary Look at these pictures. This is everything that makes the right wing furious about this President and First Lady. First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at the first-ever White House Turnaround Arts Talent Show, followed … Continue reading →

Posted in Empowerment, First Lady Michelle Obama, FLOTUS, Open Thread, Photos, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Kids’ State Dinner

Posted on July 10, 2013 by rikyrah

hat tip-The Obama Diary First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes junior chefs and their parents to the 2013 Kids’ State Dinner at the White House. July 9, 2013. President Obama makes a surprise appearance at the 2013 Kids’ State Dinner.   … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Proposal | EXTENDING MIDDLE CLASS-TAX CUTS: IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO

Posted on August 9, 2012 by rikyrah

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Posted in Barack Obama, Current Events, Economy, Empowerment, Media, Politics, President Obama, Small Business | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

President Obama & First Lady Michelle Host July 4th Barbeque for Military Servicemen & Women on White House South Lawn

Posted on July 5, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Celebrations, Current Events, FLOTUS, Media, Michelle Obama, Open Thread, Politics, POTUS, President Obama | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The White House Celebrates Hanukkah

Posted on December 3, 2010 by SouthernGirl2
Posted in Barack Obama, Celebrations, Current Events, Michelle Obama, Music, Open Thread, Politics, President Obama, Relationships, Religion, Spirituality, Vice President Joe Biden | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments