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Obama’s List Of Must-See Sci-Fi Flicks Is Just Another Reason We’ll Miss Him

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Just when you thought Barack Obama couldn’t get any cooler, our beloved president teamed up with the folks at Wired to compile a list of his favorite sci-fi flicks. From Vulture: “The list, titled ‘TOMORROWLANDS, A Sci-Fi Viewing List to Expand Your Mind to New Horizons,’ has eight picks, with Obama’s explanations for each. His selections include ‘2001: […]

Obama’s List Of Must-See Sci-Fi Flicks Is Just Another Reason We’ll Miss Him

Fiery FLOTUS: Angry Michelle Obama Rails Against Trump “He Brags About Sexually Assaulting Women!” [Video]

Michelle Obama Reacts Passionately To Donald Trump Sex Assault Comments Michelle Obama took to the podium today to bomb atomically all over Donald Trump and his vulgar comments about women. We’ve seen her deliver some amazing speeches, but she brought fire and brimstone on this one! It’s a bit lengthy, but it’s very, very, VERY worth the time. Voice shaking and everything. God, we’re gonna miss this woman and her family next year. Image via AP

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Good News: President Barack Obama Signs Historic Rape Survivor’s Bill Of Rights Into Law

President Obama Signs Rape Survivor’s Bill Of Rights Into Law President Barack Obama has signed a historic law helping protect survivors of sexual assault . This past Friday, the president signed the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights Act, legislation that promises rights for people who have become victims of rape reports Mother Jones : The measure focuses on collecting and preserving rape kits, the forensic evidence collected in a medical examination after a suspected sexual assault. Police enter the DNA collected from rape kits into state and national databases, sometimes identifying and solving other crimes in addition to the initial rape case. Rape kits—more than 100,000 of them, as of 2014—have often languished for years in police warehouses and crime labs, going untested due to a lack of funds and, some argue, contempt for victims. The new law is the first at the federal level to address these problems, protecting survivors’ access to the initial forensic medical examination and instituting measures to ensure evidence of rape is appropriately preserved and tested. The new law ensures victims of sexual assault will no longer be charged fees or prevented from getting a rape kit examination by law enforcement. Also, survivors must be told of these new rights, whether or not they decide to pursue legal action against the attacker.

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Beautiful Black Matrimony-dom: POTUS And FLOTUS Floss Their Regal Romance For Essence Mag

President Barack Obama And First Lady Michele Cover Essence We will miss these two ! President Obama and First Lady Michelle cover Essence mag this month, and talk about the legacy they leave behind as the first African American couple to occupy the White House. POTUS says that contrary to what a lot of folks try to say , they’re satisfied to have left the country better than the way they found it… Via Essence : President and Michelle Obama cover the October issue of ESSENCE magazine, in which they talk about their life in the White House, the state of the nation and the legacy they hope to leave behind. “…I can unequivocally say that America is better off now than we were when we came into office. By almost every economic measure, we’re better off,” President Obama said. “But having said that, we still have a lot of work to do.” And FLOTUS says their impact on Black youth and the positive image they’ve portrayed over the years will be their legacy… While the Obamas have undoubtedly brought a refreshing change to the White House—and politics in general—Mrs. Obama says that she hopes their visibility will continue to inspire Black boys and girls. “I think when it comes to Black kids, it means something for them to have spent most of their life seeing the family in the White House look like them,” Mrs. Obama said. “It matters. All the future work that Barack talked about, I think over these last few years, we’ve kind of knocked the ceiling of limitation off the roofs of many young kids; imaginations of what’s possible for them. And as a mother, I wouldn’t underestimate how important that is, having that vision that you can really do anything—not because somebody told you, but because you’ve seen and experienced it. I think that will be a lasting impact on our kids.” What a gorgeous couple and a legendary time. Don’t you feel fortunate to have been alive for such an impactful point in American history? Essence/Getty

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Malia Obama: Mocking Pot Controversy in Latest Photos?!

Last month, photos and video surfaced online that appeared to show Malia Obama smoking pot  at the Lollapalooza music festival. Malia Obama Pot Smoking Video For reasons that remain unclear, the idea of an 18-year-old recent high school grad getting stoned sparked (no pun intended) some intense debates on social media. Some claimed Malia was smoking a cigarette , not a joint. Others pointed out that as far as her health is concerned, the revelation that she’s hooked on Marbs like her father used to be would be far more troubling than the idea of her puffing the occasional doobie. (We like to throw around slang sometimes to prove how “down” we are with the kids. Do kids still say “down”?) Anyway, there are lots of people out there who are super pissed off about Malia enjoying her gap year between high school and Harvard, but they’re not exactly sure why they’re so outraged. Some have even tried to turn this into “a thing” by throwing it back to the days when her father was a smoker, claiming that the Obamas are part of some “making smoking cool again” conspiracy. Obviously, that’s idiotic, but new photos of Malia have some scratching their heads as to whether the 18-year-old is sending a sincere message, or taking a sarcastic jab at her haters. The pics show Malia wearing what appears to be a homemade shirt that reads, “Smoking kills.” It’s unclear if this was meant as a joke or an attempt to set a good example for her young admirers in the wake of her recent mini-scandal, but it’s certainly a head-scratching fashion statement. As for those pics of President Obama gunnin’ cigs in his Chicago badass days, well, who cares, right? Does the young future prez look cool. Kinda. Does that mean smoking is cool? Hell no. Look, we all know that just because something occasionally looks cool, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is. Jumping over ten flaming school buses on a motorcycle looks cool, but it’s still something that you should never even contemplate doing in real life. Politics aside, in terms of presidential coolness, Obama is up in the top five alongside Teddy Roosevelt (the guy had a pet bear), Franklin Pierce (underrated BAMF), and George W. Bush. (We know. But the guy got a DUI in Texas in the ’70s. No easy feat.) That said, we’re sure Obama has impressed upon his daughters that taking up smoking in 2016, with everything we now know about its many detrimental effects on one’s health is one of the least cool things one can do. Also, in the interest of covering our asses legally, we should remind you that we say much of this in jest, and it is not actually cool to get a DUI in Texas in the ’70s. So if you get your hands on a time traveling Delorean and a case of Billy Beer and things go awry, don’t go pointing the finger at us.

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Malia Obama: Mocking Pot Controversy in Latest Photos?!

Malia Obama: Mocking Pot Controversy in Latest Photos?!

Last month, photos and video surfaced online that appeared to show Malia Obama smoking pot  at the Lollapalooza music festival. Malia Obama Pot Smoking Video For reasons that remain unclear, the idea of an 18-year-old recent high school grad getting stoned sparked (no pun intended) some intense debates on social media. Some claimed Malia was smoking a cigarette , not a joint. Others pointed out that as far as her health is concerned, the revelation that she’s hooked on Marbs like her father used to be would be far more troubling than the idea of her puffing the occasional doobie. (We like to throw around slang sometimes to prove how “down” we are with the kids. Do kids still say “down”?) Anyway, there are lots of people out there who are super pissed off about Malia enjoying her gap year between high school and Harvard, but they’re not exactly sure why they’re so outraged. Some have even tried to turn this into “a thing” by throwing it back to the days when her father was a smoker, claiming that the Obamas are part of some “making smoking cool again” conspiracy. Obviously, that’s idiotic, but new photos of Malia have some scratching their heads as to whether the 18-year-old is sending a sincere message, or taking a sarcastic jab at her haters. The pics show Malia wearing what appears to be a homemade shirt that reads, “Smoking kills.” It’s unclear if this was meant as a joke or an attempt to set a good example for her young admirers in the wake of her recent mini-scandal, but it’s certainly a head-scratching fashion statement. As for those pics of President Obama gunnin’ cigs in his Chicago badass days, well, who cares, right? Does the young future prez look cool. Kinda. Does that mean smoking is cool? Hell no. Look, we all know that just because something occasionally looks cool, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is. Jumping over ten flaming school buses on a motorcycle looks cool, but it’s still something that you should never even contemplate doing in real life. Politics aside, in terms of presidential coolness, Obama is up in the top five alongside Teddy Roosevelt (the guy had a pet bear), Franklin Pierce (underrated BAMF), and George W. Bush. (We know. But the guy got a DUI in Texas in the ’70s. No easy feat.) That said, we’re sure Obama has impressed upon his daughters that taking up smoking in 2016, with everything we now know about its many detrimental effects on one’s health is one of the least cool things one can do. Also, in the interest of covering our asses legally, we should remind you that we say much of this in jest, and it is not actually cool to get a DUI in Texas in the ’70s. So if you get your hands on a time traveling Delorean and a case of Billy Beer and things go awry, don’t go pointing the finger at us.

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Barack Obama Supports Kaepernick’s Protest—But Muhammad Ali’s Ex-Wife Does Not Agree

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Obama called Kaep’s protest “legitimate,” while Ali’s ex-wife said he should “get off his high horse” and apologize.

Barack Obama Supports Kaepernick’s Protest—But Muhammad Ali’s Ex-Wife Does Not Agree

Barack Obama Supports Kaepernick’s Protest—But Muhammad Ali’s Ex-Wife Does Not Agree

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Obama called Kaep’s protest “legitimate,” while Ali’s ex-wife said he should “get off his high horse” and apologize.

Barack Obama Supports Kaepernick’s Protest—But Muhammad Ali’s Ex-Wife Does Not Agree

Beyoncé’s Birthday Style May Have Been Influenced By Mama Tina

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Check out this African-American designer that both Beyoncé and Mama Tina support.

Beyoncé’s Birthday Style May Have Been Influenced By Mama Tina

Malia Obama Makes a Statement About Marijuana Controversy at Made In America

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Malia Obama made an ironic statement with her t-shirt and Sasha allegedly got offered a bottle of Jameson.

Malia Obama Makes a Statement About Marijuana Controversy at Made In America