Instead of looking to a regular store for a prom dress, one Memphis, Tennessee teen looked to her deceased great grandmother for inspiration. Skyler Branch of White Station High School decided to honor her dad’s grandmother — whom she was close to — by making a dress dedicated to inspirational Black women. “She said ‘Mom, there’s […]

If you haven’t heard, Barack and Michelle Obama are planning to produce a series of shows for Netflix. According to The New York Times, they are interested in shows that highlight inspirational stories, as well as shows where they could possibly discuss current issues. While this all sounds good and dandy, catering to the Obamas’ fun […]

It seems like once a week The Obamas re-enter the limelight, giving us a break from nasty politics that occupy the White House. It only took one little girl for Michelle Obama to reappear, breaking the Internet once again. Let’s refresh. Last week, two-year-old Parker Curry visited the National Portrait Gallery to get a look at Michelle Obama’s […]

She will talk about finding her voice and staying true to her Southside Chicago roots.

Black Panther weekend is finally coming to an end with Presidents Day being the last day to bring in big numbers. The movie is getting praise from critics and fans alike with major celebrities chiming in on the film’s impact. Our former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama definitely made a visit to Wakanda, and she […]

On Monday, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery unveiled portraits of our former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. The unveiling is part of a long tradition where former presidents have their paintings hanging in the National Portrait Gallery. Barack’s image will hang in the Hall of Presidents while Michelle’s will find a […]

Barack Obama was not only the 44th president of the United States, he was the country’s first black president and for many, a symbol of hope. Many of us were intrigued by Barack and took to books and movies to learn more about him. Two films did a good job of covering Barack Obama in completely […]

He dropped in on Michelle's talk at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women to deliver his message.