Posts Tagged ‘Barack Obama’

In Honor of Dr. King…

Posted on January 18th, 2010 by by Melody

I just want to do God’s will. And he’s allowed me to go to the mountain. And I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the promised land! I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the promised land. – Dr. King’s last [...]

President Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize!

Posted on October 9th, 2009 by by Melody

President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stunning decision designed to build momentum behind his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tensions with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation rather than unilateralism.
Obama said he was surprised and deeply humbled by the honor, and planned to travel to [...]

Kanye Calls Taylor, Touring with Lady Satan

Posted on September 15th, 2009 by by Melody

While he had not reached out to Taylor Swift before she appeared on The View this morning, Kanye West did make that call and apologized to her directly, she tells ABC radio. I believe he wanted to do it in person, but a call was definitely a good start.
“Kanye did call me and he was [...]

Sen. Kennedy Loses Cancer Battle, Remembered

Posted on August 26th, 2009 by by Melody

Very sad indeed…
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the liberal lion of the Senate and haunted bearer of the Camelot torch after two of his brothers fell to assassins’ bullets, has died at his home in Hyannis Port after battling a brain tumor. He was 77.
In nearly 50 years in the Senate, Kennedy served alongside 10 presidents [...]

In Case You Missed It: President Obama on Leno!

Posted on March 20th, 2009 by by Melody

President Barack Obama made more history by being the first sitting President to appear on a late-night talk show!
Check out the full interview.

Vanity Fair Presents the “O” Team

Posted on February 2nd, 2009 by by Melody

Famed photographer Annie Leibovitz captures the what can be called the “O” Team… President Obama’s top team members for the March issue of Vanity Fair. Maureen Orth interviews the new team, and talks to White House social secretary Desirée Rogers about making Washington fun again. If the cover shot looks familiar, it’s because it’s the [...]

In Case You Missed It: The Neighborhood Ball

Posted on January 20th, 2009 by by Melody

The biggest party in town, the Neighborhood Ball, kicked off what is sure to be a long night for President Barack and Michelle Obama in Washington D.C. Beyonce showed some real emotion as she serenaded the couple during their first dance with “At Last.” It was truly beautiful.
Other heavy hitters such as Mary [...]