Barack Obama served as President of the United States for two terms – but his wife has now admitted she never wanted him to become a politician in the first place.Michelle Obama, 61, made the comments on a special episode of her IMO podcast titled The Making of A Style Icon, which delved into her new style book, The Look.The former First Lady made the startling admission while speaking to the moderator – Elle’s Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia – and fellow guest African-American literature professor Farah Jasmine Griffin about the all-white ensemble she wore at the Democratic National Convention in 2004.She…
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Megyn Kelly has revealed her pick for the 2028 Republican nomination.As MAGA weighs who should succeed Donald Trump, the conservative media star said a ‘dream ticket’ would ‘clean up’ at the election.She was speaking to the Daily Mail amid the launch of The Megyn Kelly Channel on Sirius XM this week, which will feature her show and a host of other high-profile commentators.Kelly dismissed talk of a Trump third term and said the future of the Republican Party belonged to two of its brightest stars.’I think it’s going to be JD Vance,’ she told the Daily Mail. ‘And my prayer is…
“We’re very proud of one of the policy initiatives that successfully made it through this year,” Tator said, referring to the HEART Act. “The legislation not only encourages patients to register with more than one transplant center, but it also requires transplant centers— under federal policy—to inform patients, both verbally and in writing, of their right to do so. This strengthens equity and fairness within the system,” she added, “and it also brings New York in line with national standards and practices.” There have also been notable victories in the effort to increase organ donor registrations. In a 2024 press…
Nancy Pelosi, the California congresswoman who broke barriers as the only woman ever to serve as speaker of the House of Representatives, has announced that she will not seek reelection for her seat in Congress. Pelosi’s retirement ends a 40-year career in Congress that saw her as one of the most powerful people in Washington and a uniquely effective leader and political operative. Nancy Pelosi’s rise and leadership within the Democratic Party Pelosi announced Thursday morning that she will not run for another term in Congress, bringing to an end a remarkable political career. Pelosi, born Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro in…
The annual Ebony Power 100 gala celebrated the brightest names in Black Hollywood, Tuesday night. This year’s ceremony, hosted by Emmy-nominated Robin Thede and held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, honored our beloved entertainers in a room of their peers. The gala also featured performances by Grammy Award-winning artists Lucky Daye and Ari Lennox. GRWM: Shannon Thornton Tributes Whitney Houston In Archival Marc Bouwer Gown At Ebony Power 100 Gala Tracee Ellis Ross was honored as Pathbreaker of the Year. Iman was named Icon of the Year. 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III earned Humanitarian of the Year. Teyana Taylor was recognized as…
Source: designer491 / Getty Several cities have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that a rule change made to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) could potentially punish workers for defying Trump. According to NPR, the Education Department published the rule change less than a week ago. Set to go into effect on July 1, 2026, the change will allow the Education Department to deny loan forgiveness to public service workers if it believes their government or nonprofit employers engage in “substantial illegal purpose.” What makes the rule unusual is that a court won’t decide what “substantial…
Atlanta’s brunch scene just got a new addition on the Southside: T’s Brunch Bar, a vibrant eatery on Main Street in College Park that’s bringing big flavor and faith to the city. \Source: Drew Visions / T’s Brunch Bar For owner Teneshia Murray, faith and flavor go hand in hand. Last week, she celebrated the grand opening of her fourth Atlanta location, joined by media, guests, and radio personality Mz. Shyneka of Streetz 94.5 for an evening of food, music and community. Source: Drew Visions / T’s Brunch Bar “During COVID, when they closed everything down, food was essential,” Murray…
Source: Rick Kern / Getty It was the late summer of 1997, and the Wu-Tang Clan was imploding. The two-fisted Staten Island, N.Y. Hip-Hop crew had been on the road with radical leftist rockers Rage Against The Machine on one of the summer’s most buzzy and infamous tours. The gloriously combustible union between the two counter-culture behemoths was a ‘90s kid’s fever dream. The double-platinum Wu-Tang Clan was certainly an inspired pick as touring mates for Rage Against The Machine. Along with unconventional mastermind and producer, the RZA, the ragtag army included a murderer’s row of boundless, hood-stamped lyricists —…
Source: Justin Goff Photos / Getty Diddy will have to hear different types of bars for the next couple of years. His release date has been confirmed. As per Complex, Diddy’s release date has been revealed. The online magazine is exclusively reporting that the Bureau of Prisons has confirmed that the Bad Boy Entertainment founder is slated to be released on May 8, 2028. While that may seem like only two and a half years, the release date includes the time he has served since his arrest on Sept. 16, 2024. Diddy was found guilty on two counts of transportation for the…
Source: Jamie McCarthy / Getty American Airlines is taking luxury travel to new heights with its latest partnership. This time with acclaimed fashion designer Brandon Blackwood. In a historic move, the airline has tapped the Brooklyn-based designer to create exclusive, limited-edition amenity kits for its premium cabin passengers. Read more inside. Travel Noire reported that the exclusive partnership marks Blackwood as one of the first Black designers to collaborate with a major airline on such a venture. The designer, whose accessories have graced the arms of icons like Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, and Heidi Klum, is now bringing…