Tag: Barack Obama
The Obama Legacy
By Nathan Turner Jr.
For the Birmingham Times
In January 2009, shortly after President Barack Obama took office, the U.S. economy was sinking in quicksand. Millions...
President Obama’s most effective speeches on race
By the Birmingham Times
President Barack Obama’s legacy will include accomplishments both foreign and domestic but history cannot ignore the role race played on the...
Actor Devon Terrell almost perfect as a young ‘Barry’
Ricardo A. Hazell
©2016, The Shadow League
There comes a time in every person's life when he or she must decide precisely what type of person...
Obama, First Lady host final White House Musical event
By Darlene Superville
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama said he’s sad that one of his and the first lady’s favorite traditions, musical night...
Obama: ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ will benefit US economy
By Darlene Superville
Associated Press
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Promoting his initiative for boys and young men of color, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that helping...
President Obama commemorates 15th anniversary of 9/11
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
In commemorating the September 11 terrorist attacks, President Barack Obama started off with scripture.
"Scripture tells us, 'Let not steadfast love...
Obama nominates Muslim American for federal bench
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has nominated a Washington, D.C., attorney for the federal bench. If confirmed, he would be the first Muslim...
President Obama on Colin Kaepernick’s protest: “He’s exercising his constitutional right”
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
President Barack Obama has given his point of view on San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick.
"...e's exercising his constitutional right to...
Obama visits flood-damaged Louisiana in show of support
By Kevin Freking
Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Standing amid piles of waterlogged debris, President Barack Obama on Tuesday promised a sustained national effort...
Clinton or Obama: Whose nomination was more historic?
By Linda Verin
For The Birmingham Times
Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama will be forever intertwined in political history. Last week at the Democratic National...
