“Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi got blessed by Michelle Obama big time as she received a letter for college. In a recent interview, she got a chance to speak on how great it felt for Michelle to do this for her.
“Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi got blessed by Michelle Obama big time as she received a letter for college. In a recent interview, she got a chance to speak on how great it felt for Michelle to do this for her.
Michelle Obama and Chance The Rapper share a hometown in Chicago, and the former FLOTUS is beyond proud of the philanthropic efforts of Chance for their city. Just yesterday, the rapper donated a staggering $1 million to the Chicago Public School system (specifically for the arts,) following a disappointing meeting with Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner about the CPS on Friday. He also set up a fundraiser where for every $100k raised, he will match it with $10k.
Photo credit: CNN Michelle Obama gave her final speech as First Lady of the United States on Friday; the ceremony was honoring school counselor of the year. During her speech, she got very emotional and also the crowd. During her speech, she reminded us that the country belongs to us.
Beverley Whaling, mayor of Clay, West Virginia, is out of a job after her social media racism was exposed. Earlier this month, Pamela Ramsey Taylor (pictured left,) who was the director of the government-funded Clay Development Corporation, had written on her personal Facebook page:
“It will be so refreshing to have a classy, beautiful, dignified First Lady back in the White House. I’m tired of seeing a Ape in heels.”
Apparently this delighted the now former-mayor, who commented on the status:
“Just made my day Pam.” ⠀
Of course, this went viral immediately, and now Whaling has officially resigned. As for Taylor, a representative of Clay County Development Corp said that the board “removed” her from her position as director.
The New York Times feature Michelle Obama in their new edition of Style Magazine, in an article that includes four thank-you letters penned by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Gloria Steinem, Jon Meacham and Rashida Jones.
Steph Curry plays golf with Barack Obama?!?! There are definitely some major perks to playing good ball. Check out the trash talking they do.