President Obama Archives

Major Business Moves: Black Construction Companies Selected To Help Build $350 Million Obama Presidential Center

Jeffrey McKinneyFebruary 16, 2018February 28, 2018

by Jeffrey McKinneyFebruary 16, 2018February 28, 2018857

Black construction companies may reap a windfall from helping build the Obama Presidential Center (OPC), a project that will cost about $350 million....

Education

The Woman Furthering Obama’s ‘Every Student Succeeds’ Quest

Robin White GoodeOctober 19, 2017

by Robin White GoodeOctober 19, 2017312

"We're asking questions—do all families have access to early high quality universal pre-kindergarten? What about programs for gifted students? Are schools being funded equally—everybody gets...

Technology

Hereâ€™s Why TV Host John Oliver is Crashing the FCCâ€™s Website

Samara LynnMay 8, 2017September 23, 2017

by Samara LynnMay 8, 2017September 23, 2017164

John Oliver, the acerbic host of TV’s Last Week Tonight, issued a call-to-arms to his audience to respond to the latest threats against net...

Technology

Here’s Why TV Host John Oliver is Crashing the FCC’s Website

Samara LynnMay 8, 2017September 23, 2017

by Samara LynnMay 8, 2017September 23, 201786

John Oliver, the acerbic host of TV’s Last Week Tonight, issued a call-to-arms to his audience to respond to the latest threats against net...

Politics

Can Democrats Stay Angry and Get Smart About Capitalizing on Trump’s Innovation Gap?

Black EnterpriseApril 24, 2017April 27, 2020

by Black EnterpriseApril 24, 2017April 27, 2020238

At the core of President Obama's vision was affordable higher education that emphasized STEM fields, and encouraging corporations......

Technology

Knight Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to Code Feverâ€™s Black Tech Week

Samara LynnMarch 30, 2017September 23, 2017

by Samara LynnMarch 30, 2017September 23, 2017173

The funds will go to expanding Black Tech Week; grant to the organizers of Black Tech Weekâ€”a yearly event to foster black innovation....

Politics

The Obama Presidency: Sitting in the Front Row of the White House

Derek T. DingleJanuary 19, 2017November 14, 2017

by Derek T. DingleJanuary 19, 2017November 14, 2017276

Take a journey from President Obama's rise in politics to his tenure in the White House through the eyes of BE Editor-in-Chief Derek T. Dingle....

Technology

The First Human Voice on Mars is Black

Samara LynnJanuary 18, 2017September 23, 2017

by Samara LynnJanuary 18, 2017September 23, 2017615

The rover transmitted Charles Boldenâ€™s voice to Earth from Marsâ€”the first time a voice has ever broadcast to Earth from another planet....

Education

Racism and Hatred Have No Place on Our Nation’s School Boards

BlackEnterprise.comJanuary 6, 2017September 23, 2017

by BlackEnterprise.comJanuary 6, 2017September 23, 2017283

The Buffalo School Board is to be commended for its swift rejection of Paladinoâ€™s hateful statements, and its recognition that a man who holds such...

Business

In Case You Missed It: Must-Reads You Need This Weekend

Selena HillDecember 31, 2016September 23, 2017

by Selena HillDecember 31, 2016September 23, 2017127

From saying goodbye to President Obama to the future of cannabis in 2017, here are the must-read stories you should check out....