44th president of the united states

Barack Obama took the stage for his farewell speech mere days after Donald Trump had been elected president of the United States in 2016. The 44th president tried his best to instill hope and faith in his followers who had been dealt a blow of fear and despair. He spoke about civil action and voicing our concerns when the government fails us. At one point, when Obama mentioned the future President Donald Trump, members of the crowd started to boo. His response was short, off-the-cuff and enlightening about the outgoing president’s ideals: “Don’t boo, vote.” This has been Obama’s doctrine for more than a decade, and to be fair, a go-to one-stop solution offered up mostly to minority populations as the ways to initiate change in America. This isn’t new. One of the pillars of the civil rights movement was making sure that African-Americans could secure the right to vote. An incalculable amount of men and women died for that right to cast ballots in … [Read more...] about For Black People, Voting Is Just The Beginning Of The Work

“We need to steer clear of this poverty of ambition, where people want to drive fancy cars and wear nice clothes and live in nice apartments but don’t want to work hard to accomplish these things. Everyone should try to realize their full potential.” Barack Obama – 44th President of the United States CONROE– One of the most important characteristics of success is knowing how to play the game of life on and off the field. That was one of the main capsules of truth shared with over 112 children attending a youth training designed to equip their tool boxes with valuable information to help steer them through up and coming challenges to their education, in their neighborhoods and among friends. The initiative is part of the The Wyms Foundation and dedicated its 2017 camp program to honor the athletic and community excellence and contributions of Gerald Irons Sr. Iron, a 10 year NFL veteran and a dedicated father and husband who also served as former Conroe … [Read more...] about How Giving Back Can Save A Generation: Youth Get Doses of Truth & Prescriptions for Success

Erin Kelly USA TODAY Published 10:40 p.m. UTC Aug 4, 2018 WASHINGTON – Former President Barack Obama started his birthday week grooving to tunes at a Beyoncé and Jay-Z concert. He'll end it by marking the first Barack Obama Day on Saturday as he turns 57. The legislature in Obama's former home state of Illinois passed a law last year to designate each Aug. 4 as a commemorative holiday to celebrate the 44th president, whose political career began in the Land of Lincoln. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, takes effect this year. Democrats had hoped to make Obama's birthday a full legal holiday that gives state workers and others a day off with pay, but Republicans balked at the cost. The holiday is commemorative, meaning that it honors Obama without closing government offices. Obama was a community organizer in the poor neighborhoods of Chicago before being elected as a state senator and then as a U.S. senator. He served two … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Day: Former president’s political home state of Illinois kicks off annual holiday