Politics

Happy MLK & Inauguration Day!

January 21, 2013

I can’t think of a more fitting way to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. than the second swearing in of the first African-American president of the United States—Barack Obama.

Having a African-American leading the free world is more than Dr. King could’ve ever imagined happening in only two decades after his death.

Martin Luther King Jr.

While I’m not in D.C. this year, I did have the pleasure and honor of attending the inauguration in 2009. Despite the chilly temps, it was an electrifying occasion that I’m proud to have witnessed. My sister will serve as the unofficial BGG correspondent tonight as she’ll be attending the main ball! Hopefully, she can get a few candid shots of the stars in attendance!

My buddy Rashadd and me braving the elements!

Out of the mass crowd, I managed to run into my buddy, Rashadd, from high school!

The crowd was amped for the inauguration!

There were many people holding signs displaying their religious viewpoints.

The crowd was amped with excitement and anticipation as we headed to the mall!

This is an incredibly special day for African-Americans and the entire country as a whole!

Are you watching?

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VIDEO: First Lady Michelle Obama: ‘We’ve All Got to Light A Fire’

November 5, 2012

With Election Day tomorrow, it’s now or never. If you haven’t already cast your ballot, tomorrow is your last chance. Let your voice be heard at the polls. Generations before us fought and marched for our right to vote and we BGs cannot let their efforts be in vain.

Take it from First Lady Michelle Obama, get out the vote!

Check out the video of FLOTUS on why we should re-elect President Barack Obama:

Did you vote early?

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Kerry Washington On Why She’s Voting for Barack Obama

October 22, 2012

Kerry Washington, star of ABC’s, “Scandal,” is no stranger to publicly supporting President Barack Obama.

As a member of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, she’s been a trailblazer in organizing fundraisers to keep arts in schools across the country. In addition to that position, she volunteers tirelessly for his current campaign. This time, the actress, 35, took to the The Daily Beast to pen an open letter pledging her support for POTUS.

Check out an excerpt below:

Kerry Washington speaking at the Democratic National Convention on Sept. 6, 2012 in Charlotte, N.C. Photo via TheDailyBeast/Getty

“We, the people.

Throughout our history, we’ve expanded the meaning of our nation’s founding phrase, to include more and more of our citizens because we believe that the American dream isn’t about any one person or segment of society. It’s about all of us, working together to move forward.

That’s also what this election is about. And it’s why I’m voting for President Barack Obama.”

Click here to read the rest!

Will you be tuning in to the final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney tonight? Also, are you obsessed with Scandal like so many BGs?

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VIDEO: Alicia Keys on the Obama Campaign Trail

September 27, 2012

In just a little over a month, we registered voters will have the chance to have our voices heard at the polls.

In an effort to re-elect President Barack Obama in November, Alicia Keys recently went to Philadelphia to speak about women’s issues while on the Obama campaign trail. The multi-Grammy singer and activist, 31, addressed the importance of keeping Obama in office and how young people can get involved.

Check out the behind-the-scenes video: