BHM Spotlight: Barack Obama

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February is the special month in which we honor and celebrate African-Americans, past and present, for all their accomplishments in a variety of fields: music, television, film, fashion, business and so much more. Here at Glambergirlblog we want to do things a little bit different. Everyday throughout this month we will spotlight some of the glamberous African-Americans in the entertainment industry.

Happy Presidents’ Day my Glamberous Ones! I can think of no better way to celebrate this holiday than to feature our current president Barack Obama for my Black History Month, BHM, Spotlight. 

Since Obama is the “POTUS with the mostest” there are many things we already know about him like he’s the first person of color to be elected president of the United States, he can get down on the dance floor and he adores his wife and children. But there are many other things we don’t know about him. Did you know he was born in Honolulu, Hawaii? And before he was elected as our 44th president in the states he was a civil-rights lawyer and teacher but he always had aspirations for politics.

In 1996, he was elected to the Illinois State Senate and served in that position from 1997 to 2004. With the guidance and support of his wife Michelle, Obama was well on the road to the white house. In 2008 he was elected as President of The United States. Obama received much flack as president when many felt his promise for change was not happening but good things take time and come to those who persevere. In his second term he achieved a major legislative change when the Republican-controlled House of Representatives approved an agreement on tax increases and spending cuts in order to help with the fiscal crisis in this country. The next four years are in the right hands people!

Fun Fact About Barack Obama: He combines political facts and news with smooth R & B music! Check out the POTUS slow jam the news with Late Night host Jimmy Fallon.