Barack Obama

Twitter users ask Barack Obama to give national virtual commencement speech to Class of 2020

April 15, 2020 5:34pm EDT

The request started getting viral traction on Wednesday, April 15.

Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president

April 14, 2020 12:10pm EDT

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Biden in a video on Tuesday.

Popular Obama portraits departing DC in 2021 for 5 city tour

January 23, 2020 10:29am EST

One of the National Portrait Gallery’s top attractions is temporarily leaving the District – in order to give other cities an opportunity to feature two paintings that have brought in millions of visitors.

Former President Barack Obama lists his songs of 2019 with genres ranging from hip-hop to country

December 30, 2019 2:30pm EST

Former President Barack Obama listed his favorite songs of the year in a Facebook post on Monday.

Donald Trump, Barack Obama tie for America's most admired man, poll finds

December 30, 2019 10:36am EST

Both Trump and Obama were named by Americans as the person they admire most.

Barack Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

November 16, 2019 8:52pm EST

Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party's nominee next year.

Former President Barack Obama to deliver remarks at US Rep. Elijah E. Cummings' funeral: report

October 23, 2019 9:49pm EDT

Former President Barack Obama will attend and deliver remarks at the funeral service for U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings on Friday.

Ex-Secret Service dog credited with saving Obama from White House intruder to receive British award

August 30, 2019 8:58am EDT

A dog who is credited with saving former President Barack Obama from an intruder at the White House will be honored for his heroism.

Obama's high school basketball jersey sells for $120,000

August 18, 2019 12:24pm EDT

A basketball jersey believed to have been worn by former President Barack Obama while he was at a Honolulu prep school has sold at auction for $120,000.

Petition seeks to rename 5th Ave. in front of Trump Tower in honor of President Obama

August 13, 2019 7:59pm EDT

A petition to rename the New York City street outside Trump Tower after former President Barack Obama has gained about 75,000 online signatures in an effort to troll President Trump.

Obama issues rebuke of language that ‘normalizes racist sentiments’ after mass shootings

August 5, 2019 5:52pm EDT

Former President Barack Obama released a statement on Twitter Monday condemning the two weekend mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, pushing for tougher gun laws and urging the public to “soundly reject” language that “normalizes racist sentiments.”

Michelle Obama is the most admired woman in the world, according to new poll

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Michelle Obama is the most admired woman in the world, according to new poll

July 19, 2019 9:13pm EDT

Two years have past since the Obamas left the White House, and yet, former first lady Michelle Obama remains loved and appreciated throughout the world.

Obamas ink deal to produce exclusive podcasts for Spotify

June 7, 2019 12:25pm EDT

Barack and Michelle Obama's production company is teaming up with Spotify to produce exclusive podcasts for the platform.

'Barack Obama Boulevard' unveiled in Los Angeles

May 5, 2019 7:25am EDT

Los Angeles now has a "Barack Obama Boulevard," a tribute to the 44th president of the United States.

Obamas unveil slate of series, documentaries for Netflix

April 30, 2019 2:10pm EDT

NEW YORK (AP) - Barack and Michelle Obama on Tuesday unveiled a slate of projects they are preparing for Netflix, a year after the former president and first lady signed a deal with the streaming platform. The Obamas' production company, Higher Ground Productions, on Tuesday announced a total of seven films and series that Barack Obama said will entertain but also "educate, connect and...

Former President Barack Obama honors Nipsey Hussle with letter highlighting rapper's civic work

April 11, 2019 3:40pm EDT

Former President Barack Obama honored Nipsey Hussle Thursday with a letter highlighting the rapper's accomplishments and community service that was read during the memorial service at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Barack Obama still believes Biden would be 'an excellent president' amid allegations

April 5, 2019 10:30am EDT

Former President Barack Obama is staying silent on allegations surrounding Joe Biden, but he still has his ex-VP’s back, a new report claims.

Obama, Curry kick off 'MBK Rising' at Scottish Rite Center in Oakland

February 20, 2019 12:08pm EST

Former President Barack Obama will be joined by Warriors star Steph Curry and singer John Legend and other big names in Oakland on Tuesday at an event aimed at empowering young men of color.

Patriots' Duron Harmon to skip White House visit, says it 'would be dope' to meet with Obama instead

February 5, 2019 8:21am EST

At least one New England Patriots player has no intention of visiting the White House to celebrate his team's big Super Bowl win.

NBA champion Warriors skip meeting Trump, met with Obama during DC visit instead

January 25, 2019 9:10am EST

NBA champion Golden State Warriors missed out on a White House visit for the second year in a row, instead they met with former President Barack Obama rather than President Trump.