Black44

Former #ObamaWhiteHouse Staffers

Black44 is an affinity group created to ensure that former Black Obama appointees stay connected.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

He was exactly what we needed and more than we ever expected. We will miss him dearly.

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

This afternoon was a difficult one for our family. We said goodbye to our best friend—Bo—after a battle with cancer. We are grateful for the love you showed him over the years. Please hug the furry members of your family a little closer tonight—and give them a belly rub from us.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Congratulations to my friends, @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris — our next President and Vice President of the United States.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Our administration literally left this White House a playbook that would have shown them how to respond before COVID-19 reached our shores. Joe and I revisited it recently. Take a look — and then vote for a leader who will get this virus under control.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Shoot your shot. https://t.co/XdZz4dh82T

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

102 never looked better! Grateful for all the folks like your great aunt who continue to show up and vote in this important election.

[When We All Vote @WhenWeAllVote]

🚨 ITS NOW OR NEVER 🚨

If you live in:

Washington, D.C.
Kansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Minnesota
New Jersey
Oregon
Virginia
West Virginia

Your voter registration deadline is today. Get #RegisteredAndReady: https://t.co/FZtPx9kZI6

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Chadwick came to the White House to work with kids when he was playing Jackie Robinson. You could tell right away that he was blessed. To be young, gifted, and Black; to use that power to give them heroes to look up to; to do it all while in pain – what a use of his years.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Over the past few months, I’ve spent a lot of time listening to music with my family. I wanted to share some of my favorites from the summer—including songs from some of the artists at this week’s @DemConvention. Hope you enjoy it.

[V @vincenthbish]

@KamalaHarris you couldn’t have picked a better CoS! @K_JeanPierre 🏳️‍🌈💪🏾You have always done @LGBT_44 & @BlackFortyFour so proud! 83 days to go!

#Black44 #Black46 #LGBTQ44 #LGBTQ46 🇺🇸🇭🇹🇯🇲🇮🇳🙌🏾 #OutforBidenHarris

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

John believed that in all of us, there exists the capacity for great courage and a longing to do what’s right. We are so lucky to have had him show us the way. I offered some thoughts today on his life and how, like him, we can give it all we have. https://t.co/7UHT86OzEj

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

We're 100 days away from Election Day and there is too much at stake to sit this one out. Now's a good time to make sure you're registered to vote––and to make sure your friends and family are, too. https://t.co/XdZz4dh82T

[Charmion N. Kinder @charmionkinder]

Rev. C.T. Vivian: We stand on your shoulders. Thank you for being a man of vision, character and action. We will continue your work🖤✊🏾🙏🏾.

[My Brother's Keeper Alliance @MBK_Alliance]

Our hearts are broken at the loss of our humble freedom fighter. Just six weeks ago, Rep. Lewis joined an MBK town hall to inspire the next generation of changemakers who are getting in 'good trouble.' He said, “They’re going to help redeem the soul of America.”

Rest in power.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Not many of us get to live to see our own legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way. John Lewis did:

https://t.co/KbVfYt5CeQ

[Black44 @BlackFortyFour]

from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. " June 19, or Juneteenth, is now observed in 31 states. Nearly a century and a half later, the descendants of slaves and slave owners

[Black44 @BlackFortyFour]

Contrary to what others had told them, the rumors they had heard were indeed true. The Civil War had ended, and they were now free.

General Gordon Granger issued the call with "General Order No. 3" saying "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation

[Black44 @BlackFortyFour]

STATEMENT FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA ON THE OCCASION OF JUNETEENTH

On this day in 1865, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, those who found themselves still enslaved in Galveston, Texas had their hopes realized and their prayers answered.