Category: Michelle Obama

Jimmy Fallon Lifts Michelle Obama’s Spirits With Some Good Ol’ Idol Worship

At lot of people are angry at Jimmy Fallon for normalizing Donald Trump – i.e., clowning around with the guy like any other guest, instead of screaming “Hitler!” in his face while a howling mob lowered him into a cauldron of boiling oil. If you’re one of those tormented souls who can’t believe that the clown you begged the GOP to nominate actually won , and you’re blaming Fallon for some unfathomable reason, he wants to make it up to you.

Obama speech marks unofficial countdown for black Americans

Carlos took a moment to reflect on how, eight years earlier, she had worked as an organizer in Atlanta to get Barack Obama elected president, marking her start in politics. The wife and mother only briefly considered her choice: Should she drop everything to see the president one last time? As Obama said goodbye and thanked supporters on Tuesday night in his adopted hometown of Chicago, the occasion marked the unofficial countdown to the end of his historic presidency.

Obama speech marks unofficial countdown for black Americans

Carlos took a moment to reflect on how, eight years earlier, she had worked as an organizer in Atlanta to get Barack Obama elected president, marking her start in politics. The wife and mother only briefly considered her choice: Should she drop everything to see the president one last time? As Obama said goodbye and thanked supporters on Tuesday night in his adopted hometown of Chicago, the occasion marked the unofficial countdown to the end of his historic presidency.

‘Yes we did’ – Obama bids farewell in nostalgic last speech

President Barack Obama has bid farewell to the nation in an emotional speech that sought to comfort a country on edge over rapid economic changes, persistent security threats and the election of Donald Trump. Forceful at times and tearful at others, Obama’s valedictory speech in his hometown of Chicago was a public meditation on the many trials the U.S. faces as Obama takes his exit.

Sasha Obama Missed Father’s Farewell Address Due To School Test, White House Says

There were many reactions to President Barack Obama’s impassioned farewell address on Tuesday night, but one three-word question seemed to percolate above the rest: Where was Sasha? Obama’s daughter did not attend the Chicago event, and her absence became especially noticeable during the portion of the president’s speech dedicated to his family . After praising his wife, Michelle, Obama discussed his daughters.

‘Yes we did’ _ Obama bids farewell in nostalgic last speech

” President Barack Obama has bid farewell to the nation in an emotional speech that sought to comfort a country on edge over rapid economic changes, persistent security threats and the election of Donald Trump. Forceful at times and tearful at others, Obama’s valedictory speech in his hometown of Chicago was a public meditation on the many trials the U.S. faces as Obama takes his exit.

Obama tearfully thanks his wife in emotional moment

First Lady Michelle Obama awaits President Obama’s final presidential speech to the nation on January 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. — President Barack Obama momentarily batted back tears as he thanked his wife, Michelle, during the emotional tail-end of his farewell address in Chicago Tuesday.

‘Yes we did’ – Obama bids farewell in nostalgic last speech

President Barack Obama bid farewell to the nation on Tuesday in an emotional speech that sought to comfort a country on edge over rapid economic changes, persistent security threats and the election of Donald Trump. Forceful at times and tearful at others, Obama’s valedictory speech in his hometown of Chicago was a public meditation on the many trials the U.S. faces as Obama takes his exit.

Obama offers optimism — and warnings — in farewell address

First Lady Michelle Obama awaits President Obama’s final presidential speech to the nation on January 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. CHICAGO — Popular but politically humbled, President Barack Obama said goodbye to the nation Tuesday night, declaring during his farewell address that he hasn’t abandoned his vision of progressive change but warning that it now comes with a new set of caveats.

.com | Michelle Obama issues emotive parting message

US first lady Michelle Obama smiles as she speaks at the 2017 School Counsellor of the Year ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, her final public speech as first lady. Washington – Michelle Obama urged young Americans not to fear the future but fight for it, delivering an emotive farewell speech on Friday in which she said being first lady was the greatest honour of her life.

Showbiz stars invited to White House farewell bash

President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are throwing a going-away party Friday with a guest list that includes Beyonce, Jay Z and Bruce Springsteen, the showbiz weekly Variety reported. US President Barack Obama and US First Lady Michelle Obama will throw a star-studded farewell party with a guest list including Beyonce, Jay-Z and more on January 6, 2017 The Obamas, who leave the White House on January 20 to make way for Donald Trump, threw a private party in June 2015 at which the late pop star Prince performed.

Michelle Obama issues emotive parting message

Michelle Obama urged young Americans not to fear the future but fight for it, delivering an emotive farewell speech Friday in which she said being first lady was the greatest honor of her life. Michelle Obama gives her final remarks as US First Lady at the 2017 School Counselor of the Year event at the White House in Washington DC, January 5, 2017.

‘Obama Out’: President ending reign as pop culture king

From his campaign fist bump to his theatrical mic drop at the last White House correspondents’ dinner, Barack Obama ruled as America’s pop culture president. His two terms played out like a running chronicle of the trends of our times: slow-jamming the news with Jimmy Fallon, reading mean tweets with Jimmy Kimmel, filling out his NCAA basketball bracket on ESPN, cruising with Jerry Seinfeld on “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.”

Trump ally who said he wished President Obama would die of ‘cow…

Trump ally who said he wished President Obama would die of ‘cow disease’ and wanted Michelle to ‘return to being a male in the outback’ is told to resign In an email to a magazine, Paladino said he hoped President Obama died of mad cow disease after ‘having relations with a Hereford’ He said he wanted Michelle Obama to ‘return to being a male’ so she could live with a ‘gorilla in the outback of Zimbabwe’ A controversial Trump ally has been told to resign his school board job a week after shocking comments about Barack and Michelle Obama. Carl Paladino said he wished the president would die of mad cow disease while the first lady should ‘return to being a male’ in the ‘Zimbabwean outback’ in an extraordinary outburst.

Bonnie Raitt Performs For Mavis Staples At 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

Last night CBS aired the 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors from Washington D.C. Hosted by Stephen Colbert, the event featured a number of musicians performing tributes to Mavis Staples, Eagles and James Taylor who were among this year’s recipients of the distinguished honor. With President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in attendance, Bonnie Raitt spoke on behalf of Staples and strapped on a guitar to perform “We Shall Not Be Moved” and “Freedom Highway” while sharing vocals with Audra Day .

Trump supporter who insulted Obamas says it was a ‘mistake’ new

A businessman who co-chaired the Trump campaign in New York state said Tuesday his recent derogatory statements about President Barack Obama and his wife weren’t meant for publication but were nevertheless “inappropriate” and a “mistake.” Carl Paladino said he intended his email response to a weekly alternative publication’s survey to only go to a couple friends, not the newspaper.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, arrive for an event to thank service members and their families at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. Ministry of Emergency Situations employees prepare rescue boats at a pier just outside Sochi, Russia, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016.

Donald Trump says his decision to shut down his charity foundation…

Melania Trump wears a VERY short dress to church for midnight mass in Florida – as the congregation goes wild for The Donald ‘Congratulations to the baby daddy!’: Trump’s married communications director quits just two days after being appointed as female staffer hints in series of tweets that he has been involved in a ‘John Edwards’ style sex scandal Donald Trump says his decision to shut down his charity foundation is to avoid ‘any conflict with the role of president’ – but he won’t be able to legally end it while it remains under investigation What the Democrats don’t want you to know: Party lost more than 1,030 seats in state legislatures, governor’s mansions and Congress during Barack Obama’s presidency Look who got candy canes for Christmas! Prince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy their sweet treat as their parents take them to the church in Kate’s home village – where Pippa is … (more)

Donald Trump says his decision to shut down his charity foundation…

Melania Trump wears a VERY short dress to church for midnight mass in Florida – as the congregation goes wild for The Donald ‘Congratulations to the baby daddy!’: Trump’s married communications director quits just two days after being appointed as female staffer hints in series of tweets that he has been involved in a ‘John Edwards’ style sex scandal Donald Trump says his decision to shut down his charity foundation is to avoid ‘any conflict with the role of president’ – but he won’t be able to legally end it while it remains under investigation What the Democrats don’t want you to know: Party lost more than 1,030 seats in state legislatures, governor’s mansions and Congress during Barack Obama’s presidency Look who got candy canes for Christmas! Prince George and Princess Charlotte enjoy their sweet treat as their parents take them to the church in Kate’s home village – where Pippa is … (more)

Inspiration part of first lady’s legacy

The initiatives of first lady Michelle Obama have served as both inspiration and eight years of teaching moments for many families — especially girls. “I think she stands for kindness in America,” said Alexis Shenkiryk, a 12-year-old in Del Mar, Calif.

Obama’s White House Christmas Message Full of BS and Lies…

The Obama’s released their 2016 Christmas message to the American people and thank God it was their last one. Michelle Obama starts off by saying And given how our first Christmas weekly address went, I realized that Barack needed all the help he could get! Many of us realized this long before the community organizer as ever elected.

The Latest: President, daughters enjoy shave ice in Kailua

Following an exciting trip to Waikiki, President Barack Obama, his two daughters, and close friends made their way back to the east side of the island Saturday to unwind with some local style “shave ice” at Island Snow in Kailua. The popular Hawaiian dessert combines thinly shaved ice with different flavors of syrup and assorted toppings.

Trump confidant says Michelle Obama belongs with African gorillas, wishes death upon the president

Carl Paladino, a former co-chair of Donald Trump’s campaign and the man New York Republicans elected as their gubernatorial nominee in 2010, told a local newspaper in Buffalo that he hopes President Obama catches mad cow disease and dies, and that Michelle Obama is a man and should be “let loose in the outback of Zimbabwe where she lives comfortably in a cave with Maxie, the gorilla.” The remarks came as answers to a questionnaire by Buffalo alt-weekly ArtVoice , which sent a harmless 4-question survey to local officials and city residents .

Michelle Obama’s fashion influence rivaled Jackie Kennedy’s

In this Sept. 4, 2012 file photo, first lady Michelle Obama, dressed in a Tracy Reese pink silk jaquard dress, walks on the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Reese, who hails from Detroit, is clearly one of the first lady’s favored designers as Obama has been photographed in her clothes between 20 and 30 times.