Former President Barack Obama has been laying low since Donald Trump began officially destroying the country nearly one year ago. However, Obama is ready for a grand return, and Republicans should be shook. Obama is amped up for the midterm elections and ready to throw his political power into the ring, according to The Chicago Tribune. “He’ll continue to be politically active in 2018, with more endorsements and more campaigning,” his spokeswoman Katie Hill said. However, because Obama isn’t an egomaniac and doesn’t need the spotlight on him at all times like our current POTUS, associates reportedly said he “won’t maintain such a high profile, lest he risk taking political oxygen away from Democrats in a critical election year.” Nonetheless, having Obama on the campaign trail for the crucial midterm elections could be a huge help for Democrats. With the clout that Obama’s name carries, the former … [Read more...] about Barack Obama is reportedly returning to politics
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Barack Obama Sits Down With John Lewis to Discuss MLK’s Legacy and the Power of Activism
Looking for news you can trust?Subscribe to our free newsletters. Former President Barack Obama recently joined Rep. John Lewis and a group of high school students for a roundtable discussion on Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy and the moral necessity of social justice movements today. In a six-minute video released Wednesday, on the 50th anniversary of the civil rights leader’s death, Lewis revealed how he coped with the devastating news of King’s assassination. He also shared that one of his life’s greatest regrets was not having spent more time with King. “I thought he’d be around a long time,” Lewis said in a poignant moment. Obama and Lewis also shared advice with a student who asked about the benefits and risks of being controversial. “If you are speaking on behalf of social justice, then by definition there’s going to be some controversy, because if it wasn’t controversial, then somebody would have … [Read more...] about Barack Obama Sits Down With John Lewis to Discuss MLK’s Legacy and the Power of Activism
Mississippi School To Swap Confederate Leader’s Name For Barack Obama’s
By Carla Herreria A Mississippi school announced plans to change its name, which honors Confederate President Jefferson Davis, to something that better reflects its student body. Davis Magnet International Baccalaureate Elementary School in Jackson will be renamed for President Barack Obama starting next year, Parent Teacher Association President Janelle Jefferson announced Tuesday. Jefferson told the Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees that the community voted in favor of the name change, according Mississippi Today. This school year, the student population of Jackson Public Schools is 98 percent black. “Jefferson Davis, although infamous in his own right, would probably not be too happy about a diverse school promoting the education of the very individuals he fought to keep enslaved being named after him,” Jefferson told the board during Tuesday’s public meeting. Davis was president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War, from 1861 to … [Read more...] about Mississippi School To Swap Confederate Leader’s Name For Barack Obama’s
Barack Obama in talks with Netflix to produce shows: report
close Video Barack Obama in talks with Netflix to produce shows Former President Barack Obama is reportedly in 'advanced negotiations' with Netflix to create a series of new shows for the streaming giant. Barack Obama appears to be going from former president to program producer and is reportedly in “advanced negotiations” with Netflix to create a series of new shows for the streaming giant. The New York Times first reported Obama, 56, was in talks with Netflix and the deal would pay him and his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, for Netflix-only “exclusive content” that would be available to subscribers of the digital streaming service. Netflix has about 118 million subscribers globally. It was not immediately clear how many shows or episodes would be ordered nor how much the Obamas would be paid. However, Netflix is known for paying top dollar to big names such as David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld and Shonda Rhimes. Seinfeld was … [Read more...] about Barack Obama in talks with Netflix to produce shows: report
Facebook users opened the door for Cambridge Analytica, Donald Trump, even Barack Obama
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Facebook users opened the door for Cambridge Analytica, Donald Trump, even Barack Obama Personal data was only available to mine by political operatives aligned with Donald Trump's campaign because of Facebook users’ taste for narcissism. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Christian Schneider, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 11:17 a.m. CT March 23, 2018 CLOSE Facebook faces the dilemma of losing trust and even users in the aftermath of the Cambridge Analytica data leak. Jefferson Graham reports. … [Read more...] about Facebook users opened the door for Cambridge Analytica, Donald Trump, even Barack Obama