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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Highlights of the Obama Presidential Center opening and festivities

Chicago/Obama Presidential Center — The Obama Presidential Center is a monument to hope and change. At a pre-opening star-studded bash on June 18, Former President Barack Obama made it clear the center is not about lingering in the past. He said, “… we designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.” Instead, the goal is to inspire and nurture. “We […]

Monday, January 20, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, January 20, 2025

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education

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped move this country forward. As we honor his legacy today, let’s remember the lesson he taught us: that even in the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can help change it.… — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 20, 2025

Thursday, August 22, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 22, 2024

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Day Two of DNC 2024: The Obamas and Second Gentleman Emhoff

Strong speeches on Day two of the DNC 2024. Among them, Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama. .@BarackObama: “If we work like we’ve never worked before, if we hold firm to our convictions, we will elect Kamala Harris the next president of the United States…So, let’s get to work.” pic.twitter.com/jOrIlwshmJ — CSPAN (@cspan) August 21, […]

Monday, September 11, 2023

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, September 11, 2023

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opinion

Remembering 9/11 the victims, heroes, and America strong

Today, we remember the 2,977 precious lives stolen from us on 9/11 and reflect on all that was lost in the fire and ash that September morning. The American story itself changed on this day 22 years ago. But what could not — and will not — change is the character of this nation. pic.twitter.com/qYRfyquQxV — President Biden (@POTUS) September […]

Saturday, April 17, 2010

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 17, 2010

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Photo Gallery: Pictures from the week

Rock festival groove Photo: Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times 4/17/10 Music lovers groove to the beat at the huge Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival up in the Riverside County desert community of Indio today. The Los Angeles Times is reporting record-breaking crowds of 75,000 a day since the festival kicked-off on Friday, which included performances by Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Legendary rocker Sly Stone […]

Friday, October 9, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 9, 2009

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E-mail from President Obama about the Nobel Peace Prize

Photo: file picture of the White House A few minutes ago, I got an e-mail from President Barack Obama about the Nobel Peace Prize. I’m on an e-mail list handled by the Democratic National Committee. Here is the president’s e-mail, which is similar in tone and text to his comments earlier at the White House. This morning, Michelle and I […]

Friday, October 9, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 9, 2009

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President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize and sparks new controversy

Here we go again, another President Obama controversy. This morning, the Norwegian Nobel Committee surprised many by announcing Obama had won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize. Obama has been in office less than a year and while dealing with huge domestic problems, he’s managed to confront some major global issues as well. The Nobel Committee noted Obama’s international impact in its […]

Thursday, August 13, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 13, 2009

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Actor Sidney Poitier among Medal of Freedom winners

Photo: Chuck Kennedy/White House A special ceremony at the White House last night honored 16 super achievers with the nation’s highest civilian award, the Medal of Freedom. In the photo above, former President of Ireland Mary Robinson congratulates fellow medal recipient, Actor Sidney Poitier. The other medal winners included Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Scientist Stephen Hawking, Tennis Star Billie Jean King, Entertainer Chita Rivera, […]

Thursday, August 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 6, 2009

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Judge Sonia Sotomayor makes history

Photo: Jason Reed/Reuters Judgment Day turned into a shining moment for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Today Judge Sotomayor won confirmation from the U.S. Senate on a sweeping 68-31 vote. Nine Republicans joined Democrats in voting for the 55-year-old federal appeals court judge. Sotomayor will be the first Hispanic and only the third female to sit on the nation’s highest court. Republican opponents insisted Sotomayor was […]