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President Obama Urges Americans To Keep In Touch

In his last missive as president of the United States, President Obama again thanked the American people, and left the…
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Obama Commutes Sentences For 330 Drug Prisoners

In his final day in the White House, President Barack Obama commutated sentences for 330 drug prisoners. The outgoing president…
Obama Meets With African American Faith And Civil Rights Leaders
An Activist On Her Visit To The White…

Brittany N. Packnett recounts her first meeting with the President after the Ferguson uprising and why he earned her respect.
President Obama Gives Tribute To VP Biden In The State Dining Room
Obama Awards Biden With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to outgoing Vice President Joe Biden during a surprise ceremony at…
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‘Yes, We Did:' Obama Delivers Moving Farewell Speech

President Barack Obama addresses the nation in a farewell speech. He declares, 'Yes, We Did.'
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Obama’s Cabinet Releases Its Greatest Hits

The President had every single Cabinet head—from Commerce to the UN—release a report outlining not only its progress in the…
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Obama To Clap Back At Russia For Meddling…

The Obama administration is set to impose sanctions on Russia to punish the country for meddling in the 2016 U.S.…
President Obama Speaks At The Newark Campus Of Rutgers University
President Barack Obama Continues Pardons, Commutations Mission

President Barack Obama granted clemency to 231 individuals Monday, according to The White House.
President Obama Signs 21st Century Cures Act
Obama Partially Blames Media For Trump Win

The top three reasons the president has given on the election loss for his party includes electoral miscalculation, Russian meddling…
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Obama Promises To Retaliate Against Russia

Obama says the hacks brought attention to Hillary Clinton’s email scandal and issues within the Democratic National Committee.
President Obama Speaks At My Brother's Keeper Summit At The White House
President Obama Hosts Final MBK Summit

President Barack Obama held a day of action at the White House on Friday.
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John Legend Pens Open Letter To Obama

In an open letter, Legend asks the president to grant “as many clemencies as possible” to those who are in…
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President Obama Talks Racism While In Office

“Attitudes about my presidency among whites in northern states are very different from whites in southern states,” POTUS told CNN.
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How The Obamas Made Education ‘Cool’

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s leadership, accomplishments, and commitment to education show us that being smart is the…
Obama Attends The Presidential Summit Of The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Obama May Pop Off On Trump

The soon to be former president says he may break precedent and criticize Donald Trump if he threatens American ideals…
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Obama’s Historic Travels

As president, Barack Obama traveled to over 51 countries. He has cemented his foreign relations legacy through his choice of…
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Thousands Race For Clemency Ahead Of Obama Departure

President Obama is being urged to make good on his promise to grant clemency to thousands of non-violent drug offenders…
Members of My Brother's Keeper Program Have Lunch with President Obama at The White House
America Must Build On Commitment To Black Youth

As national and local community leaders, we are considering how we both protect and build on the progress we have…
President Obama Awards 2015 National Medal Of Arts And National Humanities Medal
Obama Names Presidential Medal Of Freedom Honorees

The White House names 21 Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees. President Obama said these individuals are an inspiration to everyone.
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President Obama Remembers Gwen Ifill

In his first press conference post the 2016 presidential election, POTUS ended with a touching tribute to the late trailblazer.