CultureBusinessCultureBusinessBlack-Owned Online Bank Gets $45 Million Investment from Obamas' AdvisorGreenwood is one of the biggest investments yet for Pendulum HoldingsByKeith ReedPublishedNovember 30, 2022
CultureCultureMichelle Obama Reveals Why She Didn't Wear Braids During Her Stint As Former First LadyAs she promotes her latest book, Obama opened up about her hair journey as the former first lady.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedNovember 17, 2022
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CultureFamily MattersCultureFamily MattersMichelle Obama Recalls Funny Story About Martinis at Malia and Sasha's ApartmentOur Forever First Lady sat down with Hoda and Jenna to promote her new book, "The Light We Carry."ByAngela JohnsonPublishedNovember 16, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentDespite Other Public Splits, Here Are 18 Black Celeb Couples Still Standing Strong [Update]While some Hollywood couples are falling apart, these Black couples are thriving.ByAmira CastillaPublishedNovember 14, 2022
NewsRace MattersNewsRace MattersNoose Found At Obama Presidential Construction Site In ChicagoLakeside Alliance, a joint venture of African-American-owned construction firms, is offering a $10,00 reward.ByMurjani RawlsPublishedNovember 11, 2022
Beauty + StyleFashionBeauty + StyleFashionOur Favorite Sustainable Black-Owned Fashion BrandsThese beautiful clothes and accessories not only look good, they are good for the planetByAngela JohnsonPublishedNovember 7, 2022
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's LitNovember 2022 Books by Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read [UPDATED]From colorful picture books to a highly-anticipated follow-up from Michelle Obama, we can't wait to get reading this…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedNovember 6, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsObama Back! The Former President Has Plans to Help Democrats Before MidtermsHe will heading to Michigan and Georgia later this month.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedOctober 17, 2022
CultureCultureMichelle Obama and Black-ish Star Marsai Martin Team Up to Help Girls Reach Their GoalsIn honor of International Day of the Girl, Get Her There will support girls' education and empowerment around the…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedOctober 11, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentOprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross, Gayle King Join Michelle Obama’s Book Tour as ModeratorsSeven additional dates have also been added to the six-city tour.ByStephanie HollandPublishedOctober 5, 2022
EntertainmentIt's LitEntertainmentIt's LitMichelle Obama Announces a New Book and She Could Be Coming to a City Near YouOur Forever First Lady just announced the dates and cities of a cross- country tour to promote her upcoming book,…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedSeptember 21, 2022
CultureCulturePodcast from Obama's Production Company Shares Untold Stories of SolidarityIn The Sum of Us, Heather McGhee shines a light on communities working together to make changeByAngela JohnsonPublishedSeptember 15, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsBarack's Back On the Campaign TrailFormer President Obama is jumping back into politics to try to help his party in the midtermsByKeith ReedPublishedSeptember 9, 2022
Beauty + StyleBlack HairBeauty + StyleBlack HairIf Michelle Obama Can Wear Braids to the White House, Shouldn't We Be Able to Wear Our Braids to Work?The former First Lady, wearing a beautiful braided hairstyle, made a powerful statement about the beauty of Black…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedSeptember 8, 2022
PoliticsPoliticsObamas Return to White House for Official Portrait UnveilingIn a special White House ceremony, the former President and First Lady shared their official portraits with the rest…ByAngela JohnsonPublishedSeptember 7, 2022
EntertainmentTelevisionEntertainmentTelevisionLegacy of Barack, Michelle Obama National Portraits Explored in New Smithsonian Channel DocumentaryPicturing the Obamas follows the impact of the portraits as they travel the country.ByStephanie HollandPublishedAugust 31, 2022
EntertainmentMoviesEntertainmentMoviesBarack, Michelle Obama Introduce Netflix Doc Descendant at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival‘We believe that everybody’s stories matter. Everybody’s got a sacred story that motivates us, moves us,’ the former…ByStephanie HollandPublishedAugust 8, 2022
NewsCoronavirusCovid in Black AmericaNewsCoronavirusCovid in Black AmericaCelebrities and Their Shocking Battles With Covid-19 [UPDATED]Covid-19 has proven to be the great equalizer, impacting everybody's lives, even celebritiesByAmira CastillaPublishedAugust 1, 2022
EntertainmentEntertainmentNichelle Nichols, Star Trek’s Lt. Uhura, Dies at 89‘Godspeed to Nichelle Nichols, champion, warrior and tremendous actor. Her kindness and bravery lit the path for…ByStephanie HollandPublishedAugust 1, 2022