President Obama addressed the National Urban League conference in New Orleans, where for the first time in his presidency he forcefully spoke out against gun violence. The president said he stands by the Second Amendment and recognizes the traditions of hunting and gun ownership in America, but he said there is work left to be done in tackling gun […]

President Barack Obama offered comfort Sunday night to the survivors and the families of the 12 people killed in a mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado,…

The President got some swag! In the video below, Obama recalls how his first date with his future wife was lunch at the Art Institute…

President Obama celebrated Father’s Day a little early with four dads at Kenny’s Barbeque Smokehouse in Northeast Washington, DC. The four fathers, two active duty…

As the 2012 Election ramps up, President Barack Obama sat down exclusively with ESSENCE to discuss his plan for improving the economy, our health, homes and future, and why he’s excited about the next four years. The President told the mag: “I’ve always approached my presidency as a long-term proposition…I didn’t run for office just […]

  President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will honor a diverse cross-section of political and cultural icons — including former Secretary of State…

President Obama earlier marked Memorial Day with two separate events.  This morning, he visited Arlington National Cemetery, where he placed a wreath at the Tomb…

Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Donna Summer.  A five-time Grammy Award winner, Donna truly was the “Queen of Disco.”…

President Obama was at the U.S Capitol yesterday for a ceremony where he paid tribute to law enforcement officials who were killed in the line of duty in…

President Barack Obama made headlines yesterday in an interview with ABC and Robin Roberts when he said he now supports same-sex marriage. “At a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married,” […]

In a statement on Tuesday, Obama campaign spokesman Cameron French said the ban on same-sex unions is “divisive and discriminatory.” But many Christian supporters of traditional marriage are asking why our Christian president is disappointed with the notion that gay marriage, something that is biblically condemned, has been rightfully banned? Take our poll below:

President Barack Obama made headlines today in an interview with ABC and Robin Roberts when he said he now supports same-sex marriage. “At a certain point I’ve just concluded that for me personally it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married,” […]