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Aug

Change Across The Continent

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Tags: africa, Barack Obama, Basketball, nba, Obama, President, sports, tweets

One of the things I’ve always loved about basketball is the fact that it brings people together and empowers young people everywhere. I’m proud to join the team at @NBA_Africa and look forward to seeing the change we can create across the continent. https://t.co/MzzFgm5QbT
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 27, 2021

Jan

A Towering Example

By Nerdy Wonka 105 Comments

Categories: All Photos
Tags: aaron, Barack Obama, baseball, Black History, death, hank, Hank Aaron, Jim Crow, Major League, Major League Baseball, Negro Leagues, Obama, President, racism, sports, tribute

Hank Aaron was one of the best baseball players we’ve ever seen and one of the strongest people I’ve ever met. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Aaron family and everyone who was inspired by this unassuming man and his towering example. pic.twitter.com/2RZdc82Y18
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 22, 2021

Dec

Major Leaguers

By Nerdy Wonka 115 Comments

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Tags: Barack Obama, baseball, Black History, johnson, Major League, Mamie, Mamie Johnson, mays, mlb, Negro Leagues, Obama, President, sports, tweets, willie, Willie Mays

From Willie Mays to Mamie Johnson, the players and teams in the Negro Leagues changed the game of baseball and paved the way for so many today. Glad to see the @MLB officially recognize them as major leaguers. https://t.co/oDd4AOtnlz
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 17, 2020

Dec

The Brand Is Presidential

By Nerdy Wonka 170 Comments

Categories: All Photos and All Videos
Tags: A Promised Land, Barack Obama, Basketball, book, Book Tour, comedy, Desus And Mero, humor, interview, nba, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, sports, tour, tweets

The brand goes presidential. 🇺🇸

This is not fake news. @SHODesusAndMero interview @BarackObama this Sunday. pic.twitter.com/8bemzBmUHm
— SHOWTIME (@Showtime) December 7, 2020

Dec

44 And Steph

By Nerdy Wonka 138 Comments

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Tags: A Promised Land, Barack Obama, book, conversation, curry, discussion, father, fatherhood, instagram, interview, leadership, nba, Obama, President, sports, Steph, white house

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Nov

Breaking The Barrier

By Nerdy Wonka 109 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: baseball, First Lady, florida, history, Kim, miami, Miami Marlins, Michelle Obama, mlb, Obama, sports, tweets

So excited to see Kim Ng named the first woman and first Asian-American General Manager in the MLB. I grew up loving the Cubs, but I’ll be cheering you on!https://t.co/Nl9YNryOn6
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) November 13, 2020

Nov

Never Turning The Other Cheek

By Nerdy Wonka 155 Comments

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Tags: 2020 Election, Biden, Black Women, Cari, champion, election, Election 2020, gop, GOP Obstruction, Harris, hill, Jemele, racism, Republican Party, republicans, sports, trump, Vice, White Privilege, White Supremacy

Last night on #StickToSports, I explained why I won’t be turning the other cheek when it comes to some Trump supporters. Catch us Thursdays at 11:30p on @VICETV, or during replays throughout the week. pic.twitter.com/JbgXSiNFne
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) November 13, 2020

In case you missed it, @CariChampion had a WHOLE word tonight 🗣🗣🗣. She bodied this. Well done, ma’am. pic.twitter.com/KQl7he3Osi
— Aisha Chaney (@OffDaChaney) November 13, 2020

Nov

Shoot Your Shot

By Nerdy Wonka 110 Comments

Categories: All Photos, All Videos and Joe 'Big Deal' Biden
Tags: #VotingMatters, Barack Obama, Basketball, Biden, campaign, campaigning, election, Election 2020, james, LeBron, LeBron James, michigan, nba, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, sports, tweets, vote, voting

Shoot your shot. https://t.co/XdZz4dh82T pic.twitter.com/elpBmzu6hV
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 31, 2020

Now you just showing out now my friend!! That’s what you do huh?? Ok ok I see. All cash! 👌🏾 https://t.co/8pZzXLJIJj
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 31, 2020

If we pour all our effort into these last five days and vote up and down the ticket like never before, then we will elect @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. And we will leave no doubt about who we are and what this country stands for. Let's go. pic.twitter.com/RSw1Dib5Xh
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 29, 2020

Nov

The Shop: President Obama

By Nerdy Wonka 120 Comments

Categories: All Videos
Tags: #BlackLivesMatter, Barack Obama, Basketball, election, Election 2020, hbo, interview, james, LeBron, LeBron James, nba, Obama, President, sports, The Shop

Oct

An Extraordinary Leader

By Nerdy Wonka 172 Comments

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Tags: #BlackLivesMatter, #VotingMatters, Barack Obama, Championship, democracy, james, LeBron, LeBron James, MVP, nba, Obama, President, Social Justice, sports, tweets, Voter Suppression, voting, Voting Rights

Proud of my friend @KingJames for his fourth title, fourth Finals MVP, and for not only living up to the hype after seventeen seasons, but surpassing it as an extraordinary leader both on the court and in the public arena fighting for education, social justice, and our democracy. pic.twitter.com/2IB3ZDI4Nf
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 12, 2020