
28 Unforgettable ESSENCE Festival Moments That Should Go Down In History
Aaliyah, Barack Obama, Beyonce, Oprah and more have given us some of the Festival's most amazing moments over the years.

Barack and Michelle Obama To End Podcast Deal With Spotify
Their production company Higher Ground, will not renew its exclusivity deal with the digital streaming platform after the contract expires in October.

Ayesha Rascoe Selected As The New Host of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday
The Howard Graduate Previously Covered The White House For Reuters And NPR, Including Obama's final year in office and the early days of the Trump administration.

The Legendary Maya Angelou Becomes The First Black Woman Featured On A US Quarter
Angelou’s quarter is one of four coins featuring American women of historical significance, the US Mint announced

ESPN Anchor Sage Steele Speaks On Blackness Of Barack Obama Obama
She also shared interesting comments about the former President's father.

Shop The Masks That Helped President Obama Celebrate His Birthday In Style
Every guest was supplied with a mask to keep them safe as a COVID-19 precaution.

Get A First Look At Netflix's New Animated Series 'Ada Twist, Scientist,' Produced By The Obamas
The woman behind 'Doc McStuffins' has developed the series, which follows the adventures of an 8-year-old Black girl who is a scientist.

Barack and Michelle Obama Are Taking Their Portraits On Tour
The tour will begin where they had their first date in Chicago

Barack Obama's Step-grandmother Mama Sarah Dies at 99
The Obama family matriarch passed away in a Kenyan hospital.

Barack Obama 'Skims' His Life Story and Beautifully Explains Why He Is Forever Grateful For Michelle Obama
Every chance he gets, President Obama proves that his love and appreciation for his wife is unmatched.

Barack Obama Says He Broke His Peer's Nose For Calling Him A Racial Slur
"I said, 'Don’t you ever call me something like that,'" he shared.

Black Love: Barack and Michelle Obama's Love Through the Years
The Obamas are a fine example of Black excellence and love. See their beautiful love story in photos.

Barack Obama Calls MAGA Attack At U.S. Capitol 'A Moment Of Great Dishonor And Shame'
The former President calls out Trump for inciting the violence carried out by his supporters on Capitol Hill.

Barack Obama Recalls Bringing Holiday Magic To All At The White House
"Michelle worked hard to make sure as many Americans could get in and experience their White House all year round—especially when it was all decked out for the holidays," Obama tells ESSENCE.

Barack Obama Criticizes ‘Snappy‘ Defund The Police Slogan
“Do you want to actually get something done, or do you want to feel good among the people you already agree with?"

Michelle Obama Says Trump Should Respect The Election Outcome: 'This Isn't A Game'
In a powerful Instagram post, our forever First Lady recalls having to put her feelings aside to welcome the Trumps to the White House.