Barack Obama gushed over his beautiful wife Michelle during today's White House portrait unveiling, telling the crowd, "she's fine!"

In celebration of Barack Obama’s birthday, we look at his life in pictures!

We all vividly remember the devestating effects that Hurricane Matthew had on our state last fall. According to Governor Cooper, more than 82,000 residences have registered for FEMA relief following the severe flooding and damage caused by the storm. Today, Governor Cooper sent a letter to President Trump and Congress, expressing his dismay that the […]

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Instead of watching the orange one lift his hand to pledge allegiance to the presidency, here's 5 things Black people can do to make January 20th a little less painful.

President Obama gave his farewell address last night.  What did you think of his speech?  What are you going to miss most about the Obamas?  The lines are open on the April Watts show at (410) 481-9590.  Weigh in!!

Fresh out of the hospital after an alleged psychotic breakdown, Kanye West went from brunette to blond and more importantly, hit up Trump Tower in NYC for a meeting with our infamous President-elect.

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President Obama says his daughters, Sasha and Malia Obama, are “ready to get out of the nest. We don’t think they’re ready, but they certainly think they’re ready.”

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Rose believes that the rape accusations caused indelible harm to his image.

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As his time in office comes closer to an end, the rush to create and release films about President Obama’s life is emerging faster than ever. A few weeks ago saw the debut of the John Legend produced film Southside With You, which focused on Barack and Michelle’s first date. Now there is a new […]

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The courtship of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will be depicted on movie screens across the nation this weekend. The Richard Tanne-directed drama, Southside With You, highlights the famed first date of the future First Couple in Chicago. Actress Tika Sumpter plays the confident Michelle Robinson, who in 1989 was a first-year […]

106-year old Virginia McLaurin’s life hasn’t been easy. She lived to see two world wars and the height of racial segregation. In 2014, McLaurin submitted a petition to the White House asking to meet with the president. She’s so full of life and proud of her country, and excited she lived to see what as […]