Inside the 2010 White House State Dinner
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted their second White House State Dinner. The guest of honor was Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife Margarita Zavala. Beyonce performed. Check out who was in attendance. Here's what you had to say: Vee commented: "I like how Michelle Obama's attractiveness is attainable. She's fit and pretty, but not overdone. She could be me or one of my friends." Anonymous wrote: "After watching Michelle Obama in that beautiful dress and standing beside her husband with a big proud smile, a statment is being made, Black is Beautiful."
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The President Receives an Unexpected Compliment
President Obama made an unannounced stop today at Duff's Famous Wings before an event in Buffalo, New York, where he received an unusual compliment. "You're a hottie with a smokin' little body," said Luann Haley, a Department of Education contractor. The President gave the woman a big hug but cautioned her that First Lady Michelle Obama would be watching. "That's alright," the 45-year-old said. Adding, "Hi, Michelle. Eat your heart out." Here's what you had to say: TK commented: "No, Mrs. O understands it was all in good clean fun. I thought it was cute. We have a good-natured pres. All is well, and she does have good taste!" Anonymous wrote: "Very inappropriate! If President Obama said to her what she said to him the news media would hang him out to dry. There's a time to talk and a time to simply shut up.
read more...Obama Watch: Graduation at Hampton University
President Barack Obama delivered a commencement address at Hampton University today, making him the second US president to do so at the historically Black college. In his speech the President urged graduates to close the education gap. "By any number of different yardsticks," he said, "African-Americans are being outperformed by their White classmates, as are Hispanic-Americans...All of us have a responsibility, as Americans, to change this." He also told graduates to remember they have a responsibility to their communities and to being role models to their "little brothers and sisters." Congratulations to the class of 2010, and to HU! Here's what you had to say: Confucius commented: "That was awesome! Congrats HU!" De wrote: "Amazing! It is always wise to uplift your own."
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President Obama To Eulogize Virginia Miners
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will attend a memorial service today for 29 workers killed in a West Virginia coal mine where the President will deliver a eulogy and meet with miners' families. "We cannot bring back the 29 men we lost," he will say according to excerpts of his speech. "They are with the Lord now. Our task, here on Earth, is to save lives from being lost in another such tragedy..." Related stories: Civil Rights Icon Dorothy Height Passes at 89Thousands Mourn at Percy Sutton's Funeral
read more...Obama Watch: Weekend Mountain Getaway
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are spending the weekend on a mini-getaway in Asheville, North Carolina, sans Sasha and Malia. They spent Friday afternoon hiking on a trail off Blue Ridge Parkway... For more Obama Watch, click here.
read more...One Year Anniversary For The First Dog, Bo
"Sasha and Malia, I love you both more than you can imagine," Barack Obama said in his Election Night address. "You have earned the puppy that is coming with us to the White House." Obama promised his two daughters a dog for all the time he spent away on the road during his presidential campaign. This week marks one year since the Obamas' pooch, Bo, became First Dog. Welcomed into the White House on April 12, 2009, Bo is one year and six months old (that's around eight years old in dog years) and still as cute as ever... Read more: President & First Lady To Appear On "American Idol"First Lady Invites Cast of "Glee" To White House
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President & First Lady To Appear On 'American Idol'
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will make a guest appearance on an episode of "American Idol" airing next week. Let's hope we'll finally get to see the First Lady belt out a song by her favorite singer, Stevie Wonder. We kid. Their taped segment is a part of AI's annual "Idol Gives Back" charity drive, which has raised more than $140 million in funds donated to organizations around the world. This year's charity recipients include Save the Children US, Children's Health Fund, Feeding America and Malaria No More. Alicia Keys and The Black Eyed Peas are also scheduled to appear on the star-studded episode... Read More: Could Jamie Foxx Be The New Simon Cowell? Celebrities Giving Back How To Donate Cautiously To Charity
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