Straight Outta Compton’s Oscars snub was one of the factors that brought attention to the Academy Awards’ lack of diversity and stirred up a lot of controversy; but after word spread that the film’s cast members were not invited to this year’s ceremony, it added fuel to the #OscarsSoWhite fire.
The Washington D.C. area, which received over two feet of snow, has decided to close both federal and local government offices and schools.
The U.S. Supreme Court is slated to decide whether President Obama will have the power to prevent illegal immigrants in our country from being deported.
“At the White House, our digital strategy centers around meeting people where they are. This decentralized approach, in response to the proliferation of social media, aims to provide the American people with a multitude of ways to engage with their government. Today, we're excited to announce that this push is continuing, with the debut of the White House’s Official Story on Snapchat."
When you’re Kendrick Lamar you get to go everywhere… EVEN THE WHITE HOUSE !! To kick back with the president. I’ve been a fan of K-DOT for some time. I really feel like I know him. So to see one of my friends (in my own mind) make it to dinner at the White House… […]
As President Barack Obama prepares to deliver his final State of the Union Address on Tuesday evening, NewsOne reflects on some of his past speeches.
The New York Daily News reports that Terry, 8, was the sole survivor of a suspected May 2013 arson at her home in Schenectady, New York, where she lost her father and three of her siblings. Safyre was burned over 75 percent of her body and lost her right arm.
It's clear who had the best year ever in politics. Here are a few unforgettable moments from the president's last full year in the White House.
