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After President Barack Obama delivered his historic Africa address at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, NewsOne got the opportunity to speak with Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett in order to gain further insight in to the President’s plans with Africa and ascertain why the world needs to pay attention to […]

On Monday, First Lady Michelle Obama (pictured center left) flew in to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to meet with First Lady Salma Kikwete (pictured center right), visit a bomb memorial, and then watch a performance by youth dance group Baba wa Watoto. RELATED: First Lady Takes Her Message Of Hard Work To Students In South […]

Continuing her trip through Africa, U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama (pictured center) met with teens at Sci-Bono Discovery center in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday afternoon. RELATED: FLOTUS, Madame Sall Inspire Girls At Martin L. King Middle School In Dakar Introduced by MTV Base Video Jockey, moderator Sizwe Dhlomo, Mrs. Obama took to the podium with […]

On Thursday, First Lady Michelle Obama and First Lady Mariame Faye Sall of Senegal encouraged young girls to excel in education at the Martin Luther King Middle School in Dakar, after meeting for tea at the presidential palace. RELATED: Clear Double-Standard: Media Criticizes Cost Of President’s Africa Trip Coming out to a jubilant applause, Mrs. Obama, […]

This past weekend was a huge movie weekend, with “Now You See Me,” “Fast and Furious 6,”  and “After Earth,” vying to become blockbuster king. On Monday, the numbers rolled in, and critics of “After Earth” seemingly rejoiced at Will Smith and son Jaden‘s “dismal showing” at the box office. “After Earth” came in third, […]