Search results for "obama"
Barack Obama’s Annual Reading List Will Have You Running To The Library
By Shelby BlackJust because school is back in session for some, and the weather is cooling down, doesn't mean that you can't still sit back and enjoy a good summer read. For fellow bookworms like me, there's nothing I love more than getting some book…
Donald Trump Went To More Than One College For Undergrad
By Madhuri SathishPresident Donald Trump spends a lot of time talking about what a "genius" he is. Even before running for office, Trump liked to tout his intelligence. Over the years, Trump also claimed that he "went to the best schools," and that he "got good…
Donald Trump Has Said Some Majorly Controversial Things On Gun Control
By Madhuri SathishFollowing back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, on Aug. 3 and 4, President Donald Trump has been fielding significant criticism on the issue of gun control. In an Aug. 5 speech addressing the shootings, Trump proposed…
Joe Biden Compared "Poor Kids" To "White Kids" In A Campaign Speech
By Madhuri SathishJoe Biden's record on race and civil rights has already faced scrutiny during his 2020 presidential bid, following debate stage comments from California Sen. Kamala Harris. But the former vice president faced even more pushback this week following a…
21 Celebrity Quotes About Marriage That'll Restore Your Faith In Love
By Rachel ShattoWhen thinking about celebrity marriages, longevity is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. It seems like every other day, another famous couple is "consciously uncoupling." It's hard to blame them when you consider how much scrutiny they…
Twitter Is Mourning Author Toni Morrison & Praising Her Legacy
By Mehak AnwarToni Morrison, author of Beloved and The Bluest Eye and the first Black woman to receive a Nobel Prize in literature has died at age 88, her publisher announced on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Her cause of death was not immediately known but her publicist told…
College Women Say They Are Being Asked For Consent — Because Men Don’t Want To Be “Me Too’d”
By Iman Hariri-KiaOlivia, 21, was sitting in her living room chatting with her younger brother, a college athlete. The conversation had turned toward their childhood when he mentioned a family friend had recently been "#MeToo'd." In an interview, Olivia recalls the…
Watch Cameron Boyce Make Michelle Obama Laugh In Disney’s Emotional Tribute Video
By Mehak AnwarDisney Channel paid tribute to Cameron Boyce in a major way. The television network recently aired a two-minute tribute to honor the life and accomplishments of late actor Cameron Boyce, who died at age 20 from an epilepsy complication in early…
TBH, These 20 Celebrities' Quotes About Kissing Are Kinda Steamy
By Corinne SullivanKissing is hot. Kissing is strange. Kissing is sometimes even hilariously awkward. But I can't even begin to imagine what kissing is like when you're a celebrity. When cameras are constantly on you, how can you even concentrate on a kiss, let alone…
Protesters At The July 31 Democratic Debate Were Calling Out These Issues
By Shelby BlackWhen it comes to the game of politics, there's always one moment that makes you go "wow," and not always in a good way. When the second night of the Democratic 2020 presidential debates kicked off on Wednesday, July 31, everyone was ready to see…
Obama Finally Weighed In On Trump’s “Go Back” Tweet With Help From His Former Staffers
By Lara WalshPresident Barack Obama is weighing in on his successor's recent controversial comments aimed at several prominent Democratic lawmakers. Two weeks after President Donald Trump incited backlash with his controversial comments calling for four…
Anna Wintour Made Her Favorite First Lady Clear, & It's Not Melania Trump
By Shelby BlackWhen it comes to fashion, very few people can match Vogue's famous editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. For years she's been known as an icon due to her style, signature hair bob, and (rumored) ruthless leadership skills. She may be fluent in the art of…
An Adorable New Face Has Joined Ivanka Trump's Family
By Shelby BlackHappy Monday everyone! The beginning of the week might be a drag for most of us, but here's some serious cuteness to start your day off right. On Sunday, July 21, Ivanka Trump shared a photo welcoming an adorable new face to her family, but this new…
People Are Furious Over This Video Of Trump Meeting Activist Nadia Murad
By Madhuri SathishPresident Donald Trump is facing backlash for awkward comments, once again. According to The Washington Post, on Wednesday, July 17, the president met with survivors of religious persecution from countries including China, Myanmar, Iraq, North…
Twitter Brought The Jokes With These "Obama Was Better At" Tweets
By Mehak AnwarDonald Trump may want to take the rest of the day off Twitter, because he probably won't love the latest Twitter memes celebrating his predecessor. On Tuesday, July 16, the hashtag #ObamaWasBetterAt started trending on Twitter, and though the…
Beyoncé & JAY-Z's Baby Advice For Meghan & Harry At The 'Lion King' Premiere Is On Point
By Kelli BoyleThe queen and the duchess have finally met. Yup, it happened. Beyoncé and Meghan Markle have officially met each other. Beyoncé and JAY-Z attended The Lion King premiere in London on July 14, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were in attendance at…
AOC Went In On Trump Telling Dem Congresswomen To "Go Back" To "Places From Which They Came"
By Mehak AnwarAnother day, another political back-and-forth on Twitter. On Sunday, July 14, President Donald Trump posted a series of tweets singling out "'progressive' Democrat congresswomen," but Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) wasn't having any of…
Donald Trump's Focus In College Makes A Lot Of Sense
By Shelby BlackIt may be hard to imagine as of 2019, but President Donald Trump led an entirely different life before he entered the White House. Even though he may be focusing on politics at the moment, that wasn't his first passion. So, what did Donald Trump…
Amy McGrath's Campaign Against Mitch McConnell Is Off To Quite A Start
By Madhuri SathishElection Day might still be more than a year away, but these races are getting started. Democrats seized control of the House during the 2018 midterm elections, but Republicans retained the majority in the Senate — and the Senate Majority Leader,…
I Haven’t Traveled A Lot This Year & Here’s Why I’m Surprisingly OK With It
By Marisa CascianoLike many millennials, I love to travel. I have a deep passion for passports, enjoying bowls of authentic pasta, and hopping on planes even if I'm going to be on them for a while. If you asked me to chat about the dreamy destinations and beautiful…
8 Photos Of Celebrity Couples Holding Hands That Are So Low-Key
By Ginny HoganI've always felt like hand-holding is both so casual and so committed. If someone holds my hand on the first date, in my head, we're already in a relationship. (Kidding! Sort of.) Honestly, if someone doesn't hold my hand on a first date, in my…
Barack Obama Got A USWNT Soccer Jersey, Because He Stans Hard
By Shelby BlackThe U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has been making headlines for weeks, and even more so after they emerged as the World Champions in the 2019 FIFA World Cup following the final match on July 7. Well, it looks like the former president of the…
Glossier's New Lip Gloss Shades Will Give Your Lips The Perfect Pop Of Shine
By Kelsi ZimmermanGlossier's cult-favorite clear lip gloss is adding two new hues to collection, so you can get even more glossy goodness from the brand. Glossier's new lip gloss shades include two new shades, a red and a holographic, and they both launch on Tuesday,…
Michelle Obama Pointed Out An Awk Thing About Sasha & Malia's First Kisses
By Candice JaliliIf you thought your first kiss was awkward, I'm here to offer some much-needed perspective on the matter. What sort of perspective could possibly make your first kiss seem less awk? Michelle Obama's quote about Sasha and Malia's first kisses. Yep,…
Michelle Obama Got Real About How She Felt During Trump's Inauguration
By Shelby BlackFor some, life feels like a very bad dream since January 2017. Over the years, the Trump administration has introduced a number of policies that roll back on progress President Barack Obama made during his eight-year term. Well, apparently, some…
The USWNT Won The World Cup *Again* & Twitter Is So, So Hype
By Lara WalshOn Sunday, July 7, the United States women's national soccer team defended their title by taking home the World Cup with a win against the Netherlands in the final. This marks the fourth time in history that the Americans have claimed the top spot…
Sasha Obama Has A Big Act To Follow In Her College Studies
By Shelby BlackSince President Barack Obama's youngest daughter, Sasha, graduated from Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. on June 13, everyone has been wondering about the soon-to-be college student's future plans. Rumor has it she'll be attending the…
Barack Obama Shared A Moving Tweet To Celebrate Juneteenth
By Shelby BlackWednesday, June 19 marks Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the abolition of slavery in America and emancipation of enslaved African-Americans following the Civil War. In celebration of this day, Barack Obama's Juneteenth tweet honors this…
Michelle Obama Hit Harry Styles In The Crotch With A Dodgeball & I'm Crying Laughing
By Michele MendezThe simulation is truly glitching. Like, I can't believe I'm writing this, but Michelle Obama hit Harry Styles in the crotch. Yup, the former First Lady of the United States of America hit Harry Styles in the One D. OK, I'll escort myself out now.…
Lizzo Isn't Shy At All About Her Relationship Status
By Michele MendezThe first time that I heard a Lizzo song was while watching the Netflix movie Someone Great. The entire soundtrack for the film was amazing, but there was something about Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" that I couldn't get out of my head. Obviously, the song…
