Tag: Barack Obama
Abdul K. Kallon Resigns as Federal Judge for Northern District of...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Abdul K. Kallon, a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, has resigned....
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos makes $100M gift to Barack Obama Foundation
By Haleluya Hadero
AP Business Writer
Former President Barack Obama’s foundation said Monday it has received a $100 million donation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos that...
President Barack Obama to Receive Voice Of Influence Award at...
By Cedric Thornton
Black Enterprise
It’s been almost five years since former President Barack Obama left the White House to become a private citizen, but it...
DNC 2020: Biden, Obama and other top takeaways
MSN News
Joe Biden got his moment this week -- five decades in the making -- "to make hope and history rhyme" as he accepted...
Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Kamala Harris take to virtual stage on...
Associated Press
LAS VEGAS — Democrats hoping to create a surge of enthusiasm behind Joe Biden’s presidential bid will look to Wednesday’s convention headliners to broaden the...
Jeff Drew, Who Marched in Protests as child, on what MLK...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Jeff Drew is a descendant of Civil Rights royalty. He is the son of John and Addine “Deenie” Drew. His...
Barack Obama shows up in Chicago for jury duty; not chosen
By Don Babwin
The Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama, free of a job that forced him to move to Washington for eight...
Obama to deliver first post-presidency speech in Chicago
Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama is set to hold the first public event of his post-presidential life in the place where...
Barack and Michelle Obama have book deals
By Hillel Italie
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Barack and Michelle Obama have book deals.
The former president and first lady have signed with Penguin Random...
Obama fights back: Former president’s orbit resists Trump
By Josh Lederman
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dismayed by the Trump administration's first days, former President Barack Obama's loyalists, former aides and even his spokesman...