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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama’s leadership, accomplishments, and commitment to education show us that being smart is the new cool.

The Jordan crying meme has become so legendary that President Obama mentioned it when awarding Michael Jordan with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House. “He’s more than just a logo, more than just an internet meme,” the President jokingly said on Tuesday afternoon when he introduced the Chicago Bulls legend and Space Jam star. […]

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Australian actor Devon Terrell stars in "Barry," the Netflix film about Barack Obama as a 20-year-old undergraduate at Columbia University, grappling with his identity as a mixed-race kid from Honolulu and Indonesia.

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Jamilah Lemieux reflects on the prospect of Donald Trump's presidency, its causes and inevitable consequences.

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Barack Obama’s presidency has long-reaching and deep symbolic significance. It has been, however, largely symbolic because of his policies.

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The soon to be former president says he may break precedent and criticize Donald Trump if he threatens American ideals or his legacy.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson recently called for President Obama to issue a blanket pardon to Hillary Clinton before he leaves office. He said issuing the pardon could also help to heal the nation.

President Obama reportedly had some words of wisdom for his daughters the morning after Trump’s win, according to a profile in the New Yorker.

The White House names 21 Presidential Medal of Freedom honorees. President Obama said these individuals are an inspiration to everyone.

BET made us smile after a last few days that have been ridden with sadness.