When future generations see these portraits by Robert McCurdy and Sharon Sprung in the White House, I hope they get a better, honest sense of who Michelle and I were. And I hope they leave with a deeper understanding that if we could make it, they can do remarkable things, too.
As a Black woman who grew up in the 1940s, Carole Jenkins had witnessed many injustices. When she visited the traveling exhibition of the @smithsoniannpg Obama portraits at @BrooklynMuseum, she was overwhelmed.
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Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland today, Buckingham Palace announced. Her eldest son Charles is now king.
Tributes to the late ruler came in from leaders around the world.
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First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon offers her "sincere and heartfelt condolences" following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
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A long bright colourful reign, but now the rainbow fades for our queen. She loved Balmoral for the peace & years of happy memories. We can take comfort from the fact she passed in her beloved Balmoral surrounded by those memories, the beauty, peace & tranquility of Royal Deeside.
Queen Elizabeth II has died at age 96.
Charles, as the queen’s eldest son, inherits the sovereign title and job as head of the Commonwealth, along with other assets such as land and property. https://t.co/9ymhooD1yV
We have some very exciting news! We've found the remains of Turret 3a of Hadrian’s Wall in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle, one of the largest turrets uncovered and the only one confirmed to the east of Newcastle.
This on par if not better than the Olympic James Bond scene.
The Queen having tea with Paddington - incredible that at 96 and after 70 years on the throne she still has the power to surprise #platinumpartyatthepalace