Barack Obama condemned President Trump and urged Americans to fight to preserve democracy in a powerful speech during the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. “Donald Trump hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t,” the former president said after railing against his successor’s inability to “find common ground” or use …
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Barack Obama made a surprise appearance during one of the “Crip Camp” socially distanced workshops, with the former president sharing video from the virtual visit Sunday, a day that all marks the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA 30). Michelle and Barack Obama served …
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President Barack Obama shared his perspective on the protests that have gripped the nation for the last six days on Wednesday afternoon, issued a call to action for voters and mayors around the county, and talked about why he remains optimistic about America’s future. The former president appeared via Zoom …
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While President Trump reportedly has “nothing to say” to a nation protesting the death of George Floyd and other black victims of police brutality, former President Barack Obama penned an essay Monday about “how to make this moment a real turning point to bring about real change.” In the essay, …
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Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground will team with Spotify to produce a slate of podcasts exclusive to the streaming service. Per a statement, the Obamas will help develop, produce and lend their voices to select podcasts. The shows will reportedly cover “wide-ranging topics,” though no specific issues …
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Barack Obama hasn’t made many public appearances in the 17 months since he left office. However, Democrats are likely to see plenty of their party’s most prominent figurehead in the coming months as he hits the campaign trail before November’s midterm elections. Though he’s not expected to make many appearances …
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Chance the Rapper, the National and Gloria Estefan are among the artists that will perform at Barack Obama‘s inaugural Obama Foundation Summit. The “immersive” event will take place October 31st and November 1st in Chicago. “As soon as I heard about the summit, I jumped at the opportunity,” Chance the …
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