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teddylawrence · 7 years ago

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storms in late w a martini in hand and davey jones’ locker in the other........... Worm. hlo everyone i’m bri!! one of the admins here (audreyana michelle mascot) and this is my mess of an angel teddy!! i played him last time lockwood was around n frankly i loved and missed him n lockwood so im Back in Action...... anyway give this a like if u wanna plot winks

( HARRY STYLES | 22 | CISMALE ) I swear I saw THEODORE ‘TEDDY’ LAWRENCE around campus yesterday. I hear HE is very CHARMING, MISCHIEVOUS & MELODRAMATIC, which explains why when you think of them, you’d think of SMILING SO MUCH YOUR FACE HURTS & FINISHING YOUR PACK OF CIGARETTES WHILE WATCHING THE SUNRISE. They’re in their JUNIOR year and studying DRAMATIC ARTS.

named theodore after the man whose supposedly his ‘father’ teddy obvs goes primarily by his nickname bc frankly? he’s quite ashamed tht his mother wld name him after such a lowlife tht he’s never even met before.........

bt he can’t rly blame her, annie met theodore when she was jst 16 during a drug bender n was pregnant 2 months after they met, thinking they were rly truly in love n this was gna be the start of their family. theodore apparently had different plans bc he was Out Of There the night tht annie told him she was pregnant bt she had hopes tht he wld be back

she rly did try her best w teddy bc thts her Flesh and Blood bt once an addict always an addict n she was back in the drug scene like. months after teddy was born, and he was finally taken away when he was 2 bc the neighbours heard him screaming for hours straight after annie left him alone for 2 days to go searching for drugs n money

was in an out of foster homes and facilities fr a rly long time, Saw Some Shit, a lot of the places he stayed at were truly horrific n were in it fr the money with literally no interest in actually being a parent or taking care of teddy so most of the time he had to fend for himself, esp at the all boys foster residences he used to stay at there were. some rly mean ppl there n teddy was pretty badly bullied a lot /:

usually ran away a LOT to meet up w his mom, it became a bad habit esp bc sometimes she jst. was too high to even function and eventually they wld be caught, the longest he escaped for was maybe a week? before annie’s addiction caught up w them and she’d be caught in plain sight attempting to steal and smuggle money from ppl it was pretty shameful

finally when he turned 16 he met the lawrence’s n? all was right........ they were actually a rly good family n had several fostered children tht also grew up in rough environments, they were jst perfect tbh n teddy ended up taking on their last name n everything bc he loves them sm wipes a tear

was kind of a nobody in school until he was properly living with the lawrence’s, then he became pretty popular, did all the school shits and productions n ended up getting a scholarship for lockwood’s dramatic arts programs

takes some meds fr depression he...... had a hard knock life y’all if he didn’t he wld truly be a lump on his bed sorta lifeless

has been in........... a commercial or 2 before, he wants to make acting a full time thing bt fr now? his main concern is jst graduating n stuff so tht he has a back up plan sdghoisdhg

personality wise, quite The Character. loud, exuberant, almost obnoxiously so. he was kinda robbed of a childhood so he’s got a bit of a childish, immature humour to him now. will do anything fr the vine....... jst rly loves attention and making ppl laugh and be happy. can be rude without meaning to be?

has both abandonment issues bt also commitment issues? it’s a right mess relationships were always horrific

Will Sleep With You No Matter What

is pretty heavily involved in the drinking/drug scene........ purses my lips he’s truly jst impulsive and reckless n doesn’t rly care

PLOT IDEAS: exes on good terms, maybe ppl teddy respected enough to actually be like..... Listen. No. exes on bad terms, they cheated or teddy cheated? or he jst dipped w/o reasoning, it’s something he wld do......... past fwb’s, current fwb’s, a friend thts always warning teddy tht.... he shld Chill bc he forgets he’s an actual living being sometimes tht needs food and water to sustain life, a bad influence friend who tells teddy staying hydrated is fr pussies then hands him a beer n offers him a line, best friends, they used to be friends bt someone Fucked Up, an unrequited crush!! teddy falls in love w literally everyone so this is.... bound 2 happen, which means mutual crushes wld be cute too. someone he knew from the foster system?? frankly the world? our oyster.......... im down for Anything and Everything.

#this truly got so facking long i apologize dsghsodg #lock:intro #winks at u all hit.... tht like if u wanna plot Blease!!#drugs tw #addiction tw #rehab tw #not specifically mentioned bt. its hinted at?#abuse tw #depression tw #mental illness tw #jeez oh lou

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lorettalivingston6911 · 7 years ago

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White House Correspondents Dinner 2018: Michelle Wolf Draws Praise, Criticism For Speech — Including SCATHING Blows To Sarah Huckabee Sanders

people always ask me if I've been getting Botox

Michelle Wolf made all the headlines after last night's White House Correspondents Dinner in D.C., as her set touched on everything in Washington with humor and a few biting comments... and reaction from across the spectrum is now accusing her of going too far!

The 19-minute speech focused on Donald Trump and his administration, including PR flack Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and as you can see in her full remarks (above), Wolf did NOT hold back in going after Sanders, sitting just a few seats away at the table.

Related: Melania Trump Is 'Really Fun' But 'Can't Go Outside'

There was plenty of Twitter reaction to the whole thing, too -- we'll get to that in just a second (below) -- but first, ch-ch-check out two other video highlights from last night's WHCD, first starting with our cartoon president:

Ha!!!

Related: Trump Makes Flub In Speech Because He's 'Exhausted'!

And followed up with Trump's reaction to the whole thing, during his rally in Michigan last night (below):

Hmmm...

Why, again, does a sitting President need to do rallies for his base in the middle of his administration when he should be, you know, governing?

Wait, don't tell us. We know the answer.

Related: John Legend Tries To School Kanye On Trump

Anyways, Twitter wasn't short on reacting to the showdown between Wolf and Sanders. Here are all the highlights (below):

A lot of people are whining "what if a man made fun of a woman’s makeup" in relation to Michelle Wolf and it’s like, my dudes, you guys elected that man — Mike Drucker (@MikeDrucker) April 29, 2018

The most offensive line in Michelle Wolf’s routine was "Flint still doesn’t have clean water;" if something else she said bothers you more than that then maybe we shouldn’t trust your judgment about anything. — ana marie cox (@anamariecox) April 29, 2018

It's funny how the same people who condemned Michelle Wolf as a part of the Hollywood "coastal elite" celebrity culture at the #WHCD last night were quick to embrace celebrity rapper Kanye West Kardashian last week when he spoke up for B-list Hollywood celebrity Donald Trump. — Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) April 29, 2018

The more I think about it, the more impressed I am that Michelle Wolf did such a harsh act WITHOUT insulting any woman's looks. She aimed straight at the white female enforcers & never once suggested that anyone was a bimbo or a dog—like the man they work for surely would have. — Emily Nussbaum (@emilynussbaum) April 29, 2018

Every tweet I see from journalists coming to the defense of Sarah Huckabee Sanders makes more and more adamant that the only way to fix what's broken is by replacing the entire press corps with Michelle Wolf — Ashley Feinberg (@ashleyfeinberg) April 29, 2018

If conservatives really thought Michelle Wolf insulted women and mocked their appearance, they would have elected her president — Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) April 29, 2018

Barack Obama managed to laugh at exceptionally painful birtherism at WHCD- a grievous lie fueled by the man Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends every day.

But people think Michelle Wolf was too brutal just because Sanders didn't laugh.

It's no wonder we are in such trouble. — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) April 29, 2018

I genuinely believe Michelle Wolf was hacked last night and did not say those things about Sarah Sanders at #WHCD — Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) April 29, 2018

Michelle Wolf did great. If it had been me, there wouldn't even have been jokes - just me pointing at each of them and saying, "Go fuck yourself." — Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) April 29, 2018

There were two speeches last night:

Michelle Wolf - "Sarah Huckabee Sanders tells lies"

Trump- "Mexico is World War Z and I will shut the country down if Congress doesn’t pay for my wall"

Press Coverage - MICHELLE WOLF IS A MONSTER — Robin Thede (@robinthede) April 29, 2018

Let me make sure I got this right...

Michelle Wolf roasted Sarah Huckabee Sanders on a platform where roasting is expected and she is getting criticism...

Minutes earlier Donald Trump threatened a Senator in front of thousands and gets no criticism...

This is sad. — Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) April 29, 2018

Sarah Huckabee Sanders isn't a fucking victim.

She chose to work for Trump, as spokesperson for the most powerful political office in the world.

She chose to shamelessly lie everyday to the American people in service to Trump.

Glad we had this talk, @maggieNYT. — Pé Resists (@4everNeverTrump) April 29, 2018

Nobody gives Sarah Huckabee Sanders credit for dealing w/that apostate press room every day while the other Sister Wives get to rest at home in the compound. — John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) April 29, 2018

Shameful! Sarah Huckabee Sanders went to the WHCD to be gently ribbed about constantly lying to the American people to defend this awful administration, not roundly mocked! — Patrick Monahan (@pattymo) April 29, 2018

The worst part of Michelle Wolf’s garbage performance last night wasn’t her nasty riff on Huckabee Sanders. It was that dumpster fire abortion joke. But few were as offended by her literally celebrating baby killing as they were by her knocking eye shadow. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) April 29, 2018

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is a bad person, and should be reminded that others think she’s a bad person. — audible gasp (@morninggloria) April 29, 2018

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latoyarubalcava3546 · 7 years ago

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White House Correspondents Dinner 2018: Michelle Wolf Draws Praise, Criticism For Speech — Including SCATHING Blows To Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Related: Melania Trump Is 'Really Fun' But 'Can't Go Outside'

Ha!!!

Related: Trump Makes Flub In Speech Because He's 'Exhausted'!

And followed up with Trump's reaction to the whole thing, during his rally in Michigan last night (below):

Hmmm...

Why, again, does a sitting President need to do rallies for his base in the middle of his administration when he should be, you know, governing?

Wait, don't tell us. We know the answer.

Related: John Legend Tries To School Kanye On Trump

Anyways, Twitter wasn't short on reacting to the showdown between Wolf and Sanders. Here are all the highlights (below):

If conservatives really thought Michelle Wolf insulted women and mocked their appearance, they would have elected her president — Jessica Valenti (@JessicaValenti) April 29, 2018

Barack Obama managed to laugh at exceptionally painful birtherism at WHCD- a grievous lie fueled by the man Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends every day.

But people think Michelle Wolf was too brutal just because Sanders didn't laugh.

It's no wonder we are in such trouble. — Sarah Reese Jones (@PoliticusSarah) April 29, 2018

I genuinely believe Michelle Wolf was hacked last night and did not say those things about Sarah Sanders at #WHCD — Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) April 29, 2018

There were two speeches last night:

Michelle Wolf - "Sarah Huckabee Sanders tells lies"

Trump- "Mexico is World War Z and I will shut the country down if Congress doesn’t pay for my wall"

Press Coverage - MICHELLE WOLF IS A MONSTER — Robin Thede (@robinthede) April 29, 2018

Let me make sure I got this right...

Michelle Wolf roasted Sarah Huckabee Sanders on a platform where roasting is expected and she is getting criticism...

Minutes earlier Donald Trump threatened a Senator in front of thousands and gets no criticism...

This is sad. — Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) April 29, 2018

Sarah Huckabee Sanders isn't a fucking victim.

She chose to work for Trump, as spokesperson for the most powerful political office in the world.

She chose to shamelessly lie everyday to the American people in service to Trump.

Glad we had this talk, @maggieNYT. — Pé Resists (@4everNeverTrump) April 29, 2018

Sarah Huckabee Sanders is a bad person, and should be reminded that others think she’s a bad person. — audible gasp (@morninggloria) April 29, 2018

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What do U think, Perezcious readers?!

Let us know in the comments (below)!!!

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“Thank you, Obama.”

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President Barack Obama delivered his farewell speech to the nation on Tuesday from his familiar stomping grounds of Chicago. The packed crowd eagerly held on to the President’s words, wondering if he would directly mention the current conflicts and controversies that have followed his successor, Donald Trump. While President Obama didn’t directly call out Trump, he did deliver a passionate call to arms directed at young people, advising them to get involved in their communities and continue working towards justice and equality. At the end of his farewell address, he made sure to reiterate his campaign slogan of, “Yes we can!” The speech was certainly a bittersweet moment, further emphasizing the tremendous impact of President Obama’s leadership, grace, and intelligence that were often tested but never broken during his two terms. This all in mind, our friends over at Fresh U took the liberty of gathering responses from young black girls and women from colleges across the country and asked them them to reflect on Barack Obama’s presidency and what it means to them. Check out their powerful thoughts below.

Kiara Nelson, Freshman Howard University

I’d never really understood how much I’d taken advantage of having a black president in office, until his Farewell Address. There was so much sorrow in my dorm, nobody wanted to watch Obama leave.

Growing up with a black President in office was something so incredible for little black boys and girls everywhere. For me, it helped me be proud of who I was, no matter what anybody had to say about my skin color. Because my President was black, I could do anything possible. I could be the top student in my graduating class. I could go to college and show the world my abilities. I could be successful. Now, I could do that prior to Obama being in office, but because he was, there was stronger sense of confirmation and confidence in my mind. I would never doubt myself—all because my President was black.

Watching Obama tell the nation goodbye was saddening and inspirational at the same time. I felt like an uncle I’d grown up with was leaving me forever, yet he gave me hope. By telling us that there are more to solving problems that tweeting about them and reassuring us that there is still hope for our country, I can still live day-to-day with a positive mindset. The man with so much swag, so much professionalism, and so much grace in his words and actions….he just can’t be replaced.

Natalie Evans, Freshman, Hofstra University

In a word, President Barack Obama’s farewell address was emotional. When he was elected I was only about 10 years old, in the 5th grade, and impressionable. Now, I am 19 years old, a college Freshman, and what an impression he has made. As an African-American and a woman, I am one of the most disrespected, left out, and oppressed peoples in society. It is why I am not a fan of history, because it seems like in any instance women like me were at a disadvantage. At any given period in American history, I am last in line, patiently waiting for my turn.

Even growing up, the way black women we’re depicted in society was you were either a ghetto girl, not intelligent, or someone’s “baby mama”, and myself being from a small town thought that that was it for me. Nobody thought I would be more than a CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant), and neither did I until Obama was elected. He spoke about change, ability, perseverance, and the black community raising themselves up to a higher standard. And we did, because he told us that we can. People in my community went back to college to get degrees, our community pulled together, and there was a sense of renewed unity. When he quoted the constitution last night it did not sound impossible, or ironic like when I usually here it from the back of the line, peeking over shoulders, wondering if it even applied to me.

This time, I knew it did apply to me. When Obama spoke those words I felt a sort of passion ignite in me, a passion that over the past few months had come from a place of anger, sadness, and outrage, but that now comes from a place of hope and purpose. Last night I felt like I was 10 years old again, watching him speak for the first time. Proud, inspired, and content. President Obama inspired and helped this country to the best of his ability. But for me, he has instilled in me the courage to exceed expectation and has made me less negative and cynical about our future.

“It’s not that our nation has been flawless from the start, but we have shown the capacity to change.” I believe that, and I will work for that change because of Barack Obama’s example.

Manna Zelealem, Freshman, Loyola Marymount University

I watched President Obama’s farewell address on the floor of my dorm room, in the middle of unpacking my suitcase from winter break. Tears welled in my eyes and the moment was reminiscent of January 20, 2009 when I watched President Obama’s first inauguration in my fifth grade math class. In 2009, tears came to my eyes when I saw the soon-to-be President and First Lady step out of their limo and wave to the cheering crowds. I knew how monumental it would be to finally have a black president… to have someone in office who looked like me.

When I watched the farewell address, I had the finalized version of that same feeling. It was no longer a matter of wondering how life-changing it would be to have President Obama in office, rather it was a reflection of how significant his presidency was and the legacy he is leaving behind.

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have grown up during this presidency. The Obama’s legacy will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life. President Obama’s farewell address reminded me of how far we have come as a country- and how far we have yet to go. He and First Lady Michelle Obama have inspired a generation of young black men and women to do better and be better… to surpass the expectations set by society, to dismantle the stereotypes that have been placed upon us, and to put forth the effort to excel in everything we do.

Jasmine Naomi Jones, Freshman, Xavier University of Louisiana

I was feeling so many emotions as I watched President Obama give his final speech. I’m struggling to find the words to describe my admiration and respect for President Obama. I can’t believe these eight years have flown by so quickly! I remember watching the inauguration in class when I was in the fifth grade and now I’m a college freshman. As I look back, President Obama made a huge impact.

Time and time again, he’s reminded the American people of what he was able to accomplish. He saved our economy, brought back the auto industry, and eliminated the threat of bin Laden. Not to mention, he brought black culture to the White House. We’ll probably never see swag surfing in the White House ever again. I felt a sense of nostalgia as I watched his speech. He cared about all Americans, no matter the party affiliation, race, or gender. What Obama was able to accomplish in office inspired tons of young Americans, including myself. Needless to say that representation matters. No matter how you felt about his policies, just having a black family in the White House was awesome. As African Americans, we’ve come a long way and we’ve got so much farther to go. We came from the fields to the White House. Growing up with Obama as president has inspired me to do great things and I know that only great things are to come! So I’ll end with this: Thank you, Obama.

Re’Nyqua Farrington, Freshman, Nova Southeastern University

“This is the most hopeful, political message I’ve heard since 2017 started,” I tweeted that amidst Obama’s Farewell and that’s the best way I can sum up his speech. After the political partisanship and negative media floating through the news, it was great to hear a leader speak of an improved America. He did not shy away from controversial topics like marriage equality and race relations and spoke to the social evolution that has taken place since he has assumed office. The same Obama inaugurated in 2009 who thought that marriage should be between a man and woman is the same man celebrating marriage equality as he gives his farewell in 2017. His willingness to make social progress during his presidency is truly commendable and makes me proud to experience an Obama presidency throughout my childhood and adolescence. Even more inspiring was Obama’s ability to shut down claims of a “post-racial America” and recognize that society has room for improvement. He really emphasized the we from his campaign slogan, “Yes We Can” and called on Americans to enact social change. However, Obama’s speech was much more than a call for social justice and he spoke on the economic improvements that have occurred since the Great Recession like job creation and rising incomes. Still, the true spotlight of Obama’s Farewell Address was the beautiful tribute (Michelle LaVaughn Robinson from the Southside, cue the relationship goals hashtag) to his wife and daughters.

Ivannia A. Morton, Freshman, Marymount Manhattan College

The day after Donald Trump was elected, I woke up to students and teachers marching across 3rd avenue with tambourines and neon posters. Upon going outside, I noticed there was a look of emptiness on the faces of many. I received a text from my mother begging me to not go near Trump Towers in fear of me being harmed because of my skin color and my gender. Turning back the clock to 4 years ago when Obama was re-elected, most people were ecstatic. There was an affirmation of peace and a feeling of safety knowing that Obama was back in the house, and the change he would ensue. As I listened to his farewell speech he mentioned something that struck a chord with me: “For every two steps forward, it often feels like we take one step back.” This is exactly how I felt when Trump was elected. It seemed as if our progress hit rewind. Then he said this: “Democracy can buckle when we give in to fear.” Giving into fear of what Trump can do is only going to strengthen his power. It is important for minorities to stand up and speak up for our beliefs, and most importantly, vote. Like a sling shot, we need to be pulled back in order to shoot further. Obama has passed the baton of change onto us, it is now our turn to run with it.

Shaun Borne, Freshman, Xavier University of Louisiana

Originally, I didn’t want to watch President Obama’s Farewell Address because I knew that I would be watching a piece of my childhood leave, but I knew that I had to watch him speak eloquently and passionately one last time. His speech was incredible because he held nothing back; he truly spoke about the issues that are still plaguing America. As I was trying to keep my eyes dry, he spoke about the supposed way that race relations changed after he was elected, but he knew that there is so much more work to be done. President Obama has given the Black community an even stronger desire to seek equality in all aspects of our lives, and his work will forever be imbedded in my life. I thought that, his daughter, Malia’s tears were from a child whose father has had the hardest job, but she saw his resiliency and strength and it was inspiring. I literally felt the love that President Obama and Mrs. Michelle have towards each other through the TV, and I realized that President Obama is more than a politician; he is a husband, a father, and a cultural icon. Even though his presidency is ending, his legacy has left an imprint of hope on the hearts of people around the world. I was that fifth grader that watched him be elected the first time in 2008, and now I am the college freshman that wishes he could stay a little longer.

Mia-Simone Green, Freshman, University of South Carolina

For the entirety of my teenage years, Barack Obama’s presidency has played in the background. My family sat me down to watch his inauguration while I was in fifth grade. His re-election was my freshman year of high school. As his daughters grew up, I grew up with them. Watching his Farewell Address gave me exactly two feelings: pride and fear. Pride because, well, he did it. I had watched the parents of my white classmates and eventually my classmates themselves tear this man down because of his blackness. They did not objectively and fairly critique his actions and policies but attacked the most obvious thing to target: his race. Despite this unfairness, he still triumphed and championed not one, but two terms as president. I am proud of him, because he did what they did not want him to do, and that is to run a country being the first black person to do so. I felt fear, because in my gut, I knew this articulation and class would not be found again in a president for a while. No matter what I disagreed on within his presidency, he did his job incredibly professionally. He is arguably one of the best orators this generation has ever seen and ever will see. I felt fear because I am wary of the next 4 years without him. Through his powerful words, his beautiful family, and his actions holding the highest office in the United State of America, I have learned one thing that will allow us to persevere no matter what: Yes We Can.

Niye Asemota, Freshman, Alabama A&M University

Watching Obama’s farewell speech and the tears stream down him newly wrinkled, cocoa colored cheeks, a mustard seed of faith jumped out at me, that maybe, just maybe, we would be okay. Or that I would open my eyes and wake up from this horrid nightmare, and that with the snap of a finger America would be “great” again. Black women are at our breaking points in America, and President Obama leaving office has pushed us to the edge. At this point we’re flailing our arms and praying that God holds the wind so we don’t fall figurative deaths.

As his speech was ending, I realized that I have learned so much from this man and his family. I am a strong independent black woman, who can do ALL things God has designed for me. Black woman are capable of so much and we deserve the world; the way President Obama speaks about the First Lady solidifies this fact. He’s taught me to be proud of where I come from, and that the only person who can stop you, is you. As a Nigerian woman born and raised in America, I AM TERRIFIED, but with the hope I have in my heart stemming from a great man who cared so much for his people, I think we might be okay. President Obama leaving gives us a chance to put every lesson he has taught us into action, and make him proud.

Daja Henry, Junior, Howard University

Anticipating President Obama’s farewell address, there was a mixture of feelings in my stomach—nostalgia, grief, pride. To 11-year-old me, President Obama represented hope. I didn’t fully understand, but I knew the excitement of watching history in the making. If you ask me, he is the greatest US president. In his address, he had the receipts to prove it: “…reverse a great recession, reboot our auto industry, and unleash the longest stretch of job creation in our history…,” and the list went on. A sense of pride filled me. As always, he managed to check the non-believers in the most gracious way possible.

The pride manifested into straight up tears the moment he said, “Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, girl of the South Side.” All the sappiness I’ve suppressed (because as a Black woman, I’m taught that I do not have time for being sad and must always be superhumanly strong) pushed its way to the surface. The Obamas are a prime representation of Black love on display for the whole world to see. If President Obama did nothing else, his family served to show African-American boys and girls that yes, we can and yes, we matter. I know he isn’t perfect, nor could he fix the problems created by over 400 years of oppression. He cannot remedy the systems of overt racism set in place long before he took office and kept by 400 plus years of red tape, outdated documents and hatred. But he will forever be my President.

Related: A Tearful President Obama Thanked Michelle in His Farewell Address and We’re All Losing It

#News – 10 Black College Women Respond to Obama’s Farewell Address “Thank you, Obama.” President Barack Obama delivered his farewell speech to the nation on Tuesday from his familiar stomping grounds of Chicago.

#10 Black College Women Respond to Obama&039;s Farewell Address

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